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Prairie Knolls Middle Sch

225 Nesler Rd, Elgin, IL, 60124

Ranked 223 of 1380 in Illinois

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Prairie Knolls Middle Sch

225 Nesler Rd, Elgin, IL, 60124

Ranked 223 of 1380 in Illinois

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About Prairie Knolls Middle Sch

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 45%
Reading 60%
State average proficiency is 45% in Math and 60% in Reading.
44
Full-time Teachers
18 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
777
Total Students
$66456
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 60.36%
Asian 14.8%
Hispanic 17.37%
Black 2.57%
Two+ Races 4.63%
Native Am. 0.26%
White
60.36%
Asian
14.8%
Hispanic
17.37%
Black
2.57%
Two+ Races
4.63%
Native Am.
0.26%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 777
48.65%
378 Female
51.35%
399 Male

Student Population

777 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Prairie Knolls Middle Sch Contact Information

Address

225 Nesler Rd, Elgin, IL, 60124

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Phone

(847) 717-8100

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TOP 223 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Prairie Knolls Middle Sch

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:05 AM - 2:43 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:50 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

School Visit, Author Lindsay Currie at Prairie Knolls Middle Sch. (Thurs. Jan. 29, 2026) The New York Times bestselling author talked to students about her writing process, professional experiences and published books. The visit was a school presentation that offered students direct exposure to a well-known author. The PKMS PTO sponsored the event and provided programming for student enrichment.

FAQ

Q1. What kind of daily rhythm do students experience at Prairie Knolls Middle School?

Ans. The day follows a repeating pattern of classes, each with its own subject, teacher, and set of tasks to complete.

Q2. How do students keep up with multiple subjects at Prairie Knolls Middle School?

Ans. Work is tracked through planners and the online system, so assignments from different classes are clearly listed.

Q3. When do teachers give feedback at Prairie Knolls Middle School?

Ans. Feedback is given during lessons, often right after work is completed, so students can improve immediately.

Q4. What types of assessments are used at Prairie Knolls Middle School?

Ans. Teachers use a mix of quizzes, classwork, and tests rather than relying on one single method to measure learning.

Q5. Why does the structure at Prairie Knolls Middle School help students stay on track?

Ans. Clear expectations and consistent class patterns make it easier to understand what needs to be done each day.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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