Elementary Schools in Prodeo Academy

The Prodeo Academy district in Minnesota operates four elementary schools, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. These schools, located in the Columbia Heights and St. Paul areas, serve a predominantly low-income and diverse student population, with high percentages of African American, Hispanic, and Asian students.

Among the four schools, Prodeo Academy St. Paul Elementary stands out as the highest-performing, ranking 639 out of 881 Minnesota elementary schools and significantly outperforming the district and state averages in both Math and Reading proficiency. In contrast, the other three schools, Prodeo Columbia Heights Primary, Prodeo Columbia Heights Elementary, and Prodeo Academy St. Paul Primary, have lower statewide rankings and proficiency rates, with some grades performing below 20% in Math and Reading.

The data also reveals that the schools with a higher concentration of Asian students, such as Prodeo Academy St. Paul Primary and Prodeo Academy St. Paul Elementary, tend to have better academic performance compared to the more racially diverse schools. This raises questions about the factors contributing to these disparities, which may be related to resource allocation, teaching practices, or other socioeconomic influences. Overall, the Prodeo Academy district faces significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its predominantly low-income student population, and targeted strategies are needed to improve student outcomes across all schools.