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Prairie Middle School

Aurora, Colorado · Grades 6 to 8 · Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah

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About Prairie Middle School

Prairie Middle School is a public school in Aurora, Colorado, serving grades 6 through 8. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 1,491 students enrolled. That makes it one of the larger public and charter middle schools in Aurora. With about 98 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 15.2 students per teacher. The surrounding area is classified as a large city, in Arapahoe County. Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah runs 66 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. Families comparing options will find 106 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	12600 East Jewell Avenue, Aurora, CO 80012
Phone	(720) 747-3000
School district	Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah
Grades	6 to 8
Students (2024-25)	1,491
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	98
Students per teacher	15.2
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Middle
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Arapahoe County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 080291000201). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Prairie Middle School serve?

Prairie Middle School serves grades 6 through 8.

How many students attend Prairie Middle School?

Prairie Middle School reported 1,491 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie Middle School?

About 15.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 1,491 students and 98 teachers in federal data.

Is Prairie Middle School a public or charter school?

Prairie Middle School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Prairie Middle School in?

Prairie Middle School is part of Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/co/cherry-creek-school-district-no-5-in-the-county-of-arapah/

Where is Prairie Middle School located?

Prairie Middle School is at 12600 East Jewell Avenue, Aurora, CO 80012. The phone number is (720) 747-3000.

How many other schools are near Prairie Middle School?

There are 106 other schools within 5 miles of Prairie Middle School in our directory.