NEW PRAIRIE MIDDLE SCHOOL
New Prairie Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the New Prairie United School Corp school district, located in New Carlisle, IN with about 739 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 32 teachers, New Prairie Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
New Prairie Middle School, located in New Carlisle, Indiana, serves as a central hub of academic and extracurricular development for students in the New Prairie United School Corporation. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside character development, the school aims to equip students with the foundational skills necessary for future success while encouraging them to become active, responsible members of their community.
Beyond academics, the school places a strong value on student engagement through a variety of sports, clubs, and arts programs. Known as the home of the "Cougars," the institution promotes a vibrant school spirit that encourages teamwork, leadership, and personal growth outside the classroom. With its focus on both scholastic achievement and well-rounded extracurricular involvement, New Prairie Middle School serves as a cornerstone for student life in the New Carlisle area, preparing its youth for the transition to the high school level and beyond.
For more information, contact New Prairie Middle School at (574) 654-3070 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
New Carlisle, IN 46552-9505
(574) 654-3070
NEW PRAIRIE MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in New Carlisle, IN with about 739 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- New Prairie United School Corp
- Total Students:
- 739
- Teachers:
- 32.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 739 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending NEW PRAIRIE MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 86% of the student body.
- White
- 86.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 9.3%
- Two or more races
- 3.7%
- Black or African American
- 0.4%
- Asian
- 0.1%
- Female
- 51.2%
- Male
- 48.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.