PRAIRIE RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL

Prairie River Middle is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Merrill Area School District school district, located in Merrill, WI with about 560 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 38 teachers, Prairie River Middle 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 River Middle School is a public middle school located in Merrill, Wisconsin, serving as part of the Merrill Area Public School District. Situated at 106 N. Polk Street, the school focuses on the transitional educational needs of students in the middle grades, emphasizing academic growth, social-emotional development, and preparation for high school. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages student engagement through a variety of core subjects and extracurricular opportunities.

As part of the broader Merrill Area Public School District, Prairie River Middle School aligns its curriculum with state standards while striving to integrate modern instructional practices to meet the diverse needs of its student body. The school maintains a strong connection with the local community, emphasizing partnership and communication between staff, parents, and students. For more detailed information regarding school calendars, policies, and specific programming, community members are encouraged to visit the official district website at http://www.maps.k12.wi.us.

For more information, contact Prairie River Middle at (715) 536-9593 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.