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Prairieview School

Public | K-4 | 249 students

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Posted October 2, 2009

It really does not surprise me that this school is rated a 3. A 2 1/2 years ago it was rated a 4. My son used to go to this school while we were living in Michigan. We have now moved to Arizona. This school is very limited and outdated. The school yard is not very big, and the parking is absolutely horrible. Some of the teachers are not very good teachers at all. My son had a hard time at this school because he has Adhd. The teachers just thought he was just being down right bad. They didn't want to give him the time of day and I felt judge by his teacher and the staff including the principal. My son attends Diamond Canyon Elementary and is doing exceptionally well. He recieves A's and B's in all of his subjects and his teachers here love how his mind works.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 18, 2007

Prairieview was the best thing to happen for our son so far in his whole school experience. Ms. Mohney, 4th grade teacher, is great with all her students. Our son felt a part of the class despite his disabilities and that was because of her encouragement. The principal and all the special education staff were very supportive. Our son is back to loving school again. This school also has an active PTA which has family events throughout the year. I would highly recommend this school to any other parent.
—Submitted by Brooke, a parent


Posted June 15, 2005

My daughter attends a hearing impaired class and wears hearing aids. She has a wonderful teacher, Ms. Sara Smith. She has helped my child to learn and grow in so many ways and in a very caring way. She truely cares for her students and when a child can feel that they want to learn. My daughter loves Ms. Smith. My child has stated many times that she would like to be a teacher when she is older. Thank You.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 15, 2003

My child was in Ms. Wilson's kindergarten at Prairieview. What a fabulous teacher and all around terrific school.
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Grade level

Math

The state average for Math was 41% in 2013.

34 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
24%

2012

 
 
9%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 66% in 2013.

33 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
61%

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
76%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 45% in 2013.

46 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
20%

2012

 
 
17%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
92%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2013.

45 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
49%

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
79%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 47% in 2013.

46 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
37%

2011

 
 
25%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 82% 71%
Black 8% 20%
Hispanic 7% 5%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 69%N/A42%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Mr. Donald Hoaglin
Fax number
  • (269) 565-4608

Programs

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1675 Iroquois Ave
Battle Creek, MI 49015
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Phone: (269) 565-4600

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