PRAIRIE HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL

Prairie Heights Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Prairie Heights Community Sch Corp school district, located in LaGrange, IN with about 404 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 8th Grade. 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 28 teachers, Prairie Heights Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Prairie Heights Middle School, located in LaGrange, Indiana, serves as a key educational hub for students in grades 6 through 8 within the Prairie Heights Community School Corporation. The school is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal growth, preparing students for the transition to high school. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum that integrates core subjects with opportunities for extracurricular involvement, the school aims to support the diverse developmental needs of early adolescents.

As a vital part of the local LaGrange community, Prairie Heights Middle School emphasizes the importance of school spirit and student engagement. The facility provides a structured setting where students are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills, build character, and participate in a variety of athletic and social activities. Through its dedicated faculty and staff, the school strives to create a supportive culture that values student success and maintains strong partnerships with families and the surrounding community.

For more information, contact Prairie Heights Middle School at (260) 351-3038 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

0395 S 1150 E
LaGrange, IN 46761-9653
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PRAIRIE HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in LaGrange, IN with about 404 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Indiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
404
Teachers:
28.9
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 schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 404 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PRAIRIE HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 91% of the student body.

White
91.1%
Hispanic/Latino
5.4%
Two or more races
2.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%
Black or African American
0.5%
Asian
0.2%

Female
44.6%
Male
55.4%

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.