PRAIRIE WIND MIDDLE SCHOOL

PRAIRIE WIND MIDDLE is a Title I public middle school that is part of the PERHAM-DENT PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in PERHAM, MN with about 449 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 26 teachers, PRAIRIE WIND MIDDLE has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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 WIND MIDDLE School, located in Perham, Minnesota, serves as a key educational hub for students in grades 5 through 8. As part of the Perham-Dent Public School District, the school is situated in a community-oriented environment that prioritizes both academic rigor and the social-emotional development of its students. The facility is designed to support the transition between elementary education and high school, offering a structured environment that encourages students to explore their interests while building foundational skills in core subjects like mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies.

Beyond its core curriculum, PRAIRIE WIND MIDDLE School emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience through a variety of elective offerings, extracurricular activities, and athletics. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive culture that values character development and community involvement. By leveraging its location in Perham, the school maintains a strong partnership with local families and community members, striving to create a safe, engaging, and innovative learning space that prepares middle-schoolers for the challenges of secondary education and beyond.

For more information, contact PRAIRIE WIND MIDDLE at (218) 346-1700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.