New Prairie Middle School

New Prairie United School Corp
5325 N Cougar Rd
New Carlisle, IN 46552
667 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
New Prairie Middle School, located in New Carlisle, Indiana, serves as a central hub of academic and extracurricular development for students in the New Prairie United School Corporation. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside character development, the school aims to equip students with the foundational skills necessary for future success while encouraging them to become active, responsible members of their community.

Beyond academics, the school places a strong value on student engagement through a variety of sports, clubs, and arts programs. Known as the home of the "Cougars," the institution promotes a vibrant school spirit that encourages teamwork, leadership, and personal growth outside the classroom. With its focus on both scholastic achievement and well-rounded extracurricular involvement, New Prairie Middle School serves as a cornerstone for student life in the New Carlisle area, preparing its youth for the transition to the high school level and beyond.
667
Total Students
35.5
Full-Time Teachers
18.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
40.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    553 (82.9%)
  • Hispanic
    75 (11.2%)
  • Two or More
    31 (4.6%)
  • Black
    5 (0.7%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: New Prairie United School Corp
Phone: (574)654-3070
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 667
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 35.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 230
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 43

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 218
Grade 7 211
Grade 8 238
Gender Ratio