C+
Average
62/100

Prairie Heights Middle School

📚 05 – 08 🏫 School
📍 0395 S 1150 E, LaGrange, IN 46761
Overall
C+
62/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
0.3 grade levels below the U.S. average · 48th percentile in Indiana
Growth
C+
Students gain 0.86 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 43rd percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Indiana schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

62
Repit Score
out of 100
384
Students
enrolled
14.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%48/1000.3 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%43/100Students gain 0.86 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.18 in 2009–19; 28th percentile in Indiana (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 26% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Indiana schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −16 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Indiana. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency41% (−6 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency34% (−11 pts vs. state avg 45%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Indiana state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White41%35%reading -13 pts, math -16 pts21st percentile (list)
Low-income32%27%reading -1 pts, math -3 pts33rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 0395 S 1150 E
City LaGrange
ZIP Code 46761
District 1809300
NCES School ID 180930001525
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 46761

Understanding the community around Prairie Heights Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $67,568
Per Capita Income $28,468
Poverty Rate 5.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 27.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.9%
High School or Higher 64.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $195,800
Median Rent $715
Owner-Occupied 79.9%
Renter-Occupied 20.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Prairie Heights Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.6%
Female 47.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 93.8%
Hispanic/Latino 4.2%
Black 0.5%
Two or More Races 1.3%
American Indian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 384
Teachers (FTE) 27.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Prairie Heights Middle School?
Prairie Heights Middle School has a Repit School Score of 62 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Prairie Heights Middle School?
Prairie Heights Middle School has 384 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1.
What grades does Prairie Heights Middle School serve?
Prairie Heights Middle School serves grades 05 – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Prairie Heights Middle School receive per student?
Prairie Heights Middle School receives $14,128 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Prairie Heights Middle School in 46761 ▼
Avg Home Value
$306,678
Avg Monthly Rent
$864
1-Year Change
+11.2%
% Renters
20.1%

Other Schools in 46761

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026