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Prairie Knolls Middle School

Prairie Knolls Middle School is a public middle school in Elgin, IL, serving grades 6–7, rated A, with 770 students and a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 82% in English Language Arts and 59% in Math.

ATopHap school rating
Rating
A
Grades
6–7
Enrollment
770
Students per teacher
17.2:1
Level
Middle
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts82%
Math59%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

White61%
Hispanic16%
Asian15%
Two or more races4%
Black3%
Native American0%
Male / female
52% / 48%
Free or reduced lunch
17%
Enrollment change vs prior year
+11.9%
Prior-year enrollment
688

Homes assigned to this school

8,409 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Prairie Knolls Middle School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address
225 Nesler Rd, Elgin, IL 60124
Phone
(847) 717-8100
Website
pkms.central301.net
Setting
City - Medium
Status
Operational
NCES ID
170783005957
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School district

Central Community Unit School District 301

District rating
A+
Schools
7
Students
5,082
Spending per student
$13,020
Teachers (FTE)
300
Grades
PK–12
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Common questions

About Prairie Knolls Middle School

How is Prairie Knolls Middle School rated?

Prairie Knolls Middle School holds a A rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Central Community Unit School District 301 is rated A+ overall.

How do students at Prairie Knolls Middle School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Prairie Knolls Middle School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 82% in English Language Arts and 59% in Math.

What grades does Prairie Knolls Middle School serve?

Prairie Knolls Middle School serves grades 6–7 as a middle school.

How many students attend Prairie Knolls Middle School?

770 students attend Prairie Knolls Middle School, up from 688 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 17.2:1.

Which homes are assigned to Prairie Knolls Middle School?

TopHap matches 8,409 residential properties to Prairie Knolls Middle School in and around Elgin. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is Prairie Knolls Middle School in?

Prairie Knolls Middle School is part of Central Community Unit School District 301, which reports 7 schools, 5,082 students and $13,020 of spending per student.