C+
Average
62/100

Mid-Prairie Middle School

📚 05 – 08 🏫 School
📍 713 F Ave, Kalona, IA 52247
Overall
C+
62/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
0.5 grade levels below the U.S. average · 39th percentile in Iowa
Growth
C+
Students gain 1.02 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 53rd percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Iowa 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
410
Students
enrolled
14.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%39/1000.5 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%53/100Students gain 1.02 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.02 in 2009–19; 54th percentile in Iowa (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 27% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Iowa schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −30 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

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

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency67% (−2 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency71% (+2 pts vs. state avg 69%)
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 Iowa 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
White70%73%reading -4 pts, math -3 pts39th percentile (list)
Hispanic50%50%reading -1 pts, math -3 pts37th percentile (list)
Low-income57%57%reading +5 pts, math +2 pts45th 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 713 F Ave
City Kalona
ZIP Code 52247
District 1919140
NCES School ID 191914001132
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 52247

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $79,476
Per Capita Income $36,521
Poverty Rate 4.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 38.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.7%
High School or Higher 84.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $244,700
Median Rent $819
Owner-Occupied 72.2%
Renter-Occupied 27.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Mid-Prairie Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.8%
Female 51.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 89.0%
Hispanic/Latino 6.8%
Two or More Races 3.2%
Black 0.7%
Asian 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 410
Teachers (FTE) 27.9
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Mid-Prairie Middle School?
Mid-Prairie 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 Mid-Prairie Middle School?
Mid-Prairie Middle School has 410 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1.
What grades does Mid-Prairie Middle School serve?
Mid-Prairie Middle School serves grades 05 – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Mid-Prairie Middle School receive per student?
Mid-Prairie Middle School receives $14,970 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Mid-Prairie Middle School in 52247 ▼
Avg Home Value
$327,113
Avg Monthly Rent
$900
1-Year Change
+6.4%
% Renters
27.8%

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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