Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy

Summary:

Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy is a public charter middle school in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota that serves 195 students in grades 6-8. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 79.49% Asian, 11.28% African American, 7.18% Hispanic, and 2.05% two or more races.

Despite its diverse student body, Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy consistently ranks in the bottom 20% of Minnesota middle schools, with significantly below-average performance on state assessments in math, reading, and science. The school's Hispanic students and English Language Learners perform particularly poorly, ranking near the bottom of all Minnesota middle schools in math proficiency. Additionally, 72.82% of Prairie Seeds students come from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, and their academic performance is also well below the state average.

In comparison to nearby middle schools, such as Maple Grove Middle School and The FAIR School - Crystal, Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy's academic outcomes are significantly lower, even though it has a relatively low student-teacher ratio. The school's racial disparities are also more pronounced than those at more diverse schools in the area, like Brooklyn Center Middle School and North View Middle School.

Detail:

Public, Charter 6-8

6200 W Broadway Ave
Brooklyn Park, MN 55428-8888

(763) 450-1388

District: Prairie Seeds Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
490^th of 545 Minnesota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,611

Student/teacher ratio: 17.1

Number of students: 211

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

84.8%

African American:

7.1%

Hispanic:

6.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 73.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy ranks worse than 89.9% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.05. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Asian (84.8%), African American (7.1%), Hispanic (6.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 73.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy is 17.1. (See more...)

Compare Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy employs 12.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy is $12,611.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy 490^th of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

Asian students:

Prairie Seeds Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Prairie Seeds Academy 390^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy

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Rank History for all students at Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2017	4.90	488^th	523	6.7%
2018	6.75	476^th	518	8.1%
2019	11.83	476^th	533	10.7%
2021	12.67	465^th	521	10.7%
2022	20.28	424^th	520	18.5%
2023	15.68	462^nd	529	12.7%
2024	13.05	490^th	545	10.1%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	47.44	41^st	109	62.4%
2019	57.35	32^nd	120	73.3%
2021	31.92	82^nd	102	19.6%
2022	49.73	45^th	130	65.4%
2023	33.52	103^rd	133	22.6%
2024	42.97	74^th	158	53.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	18.53	269^th	298	9.7%
2024	50.68	136^th	307	55.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	15.86	358^th	401	10.7%
2019	28.93	321^st	415	22.7%
2021	31.55	294^th	399	26.3%
2022	41.58	243^rd	404	39.9%
2023	21.70	382^nd	459	16.8%
2024	23.19	395^th	473	16.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	4.85	418^th	436	4.1%
2019	8.93	411^th	439	6.4%
2021	14.80	391^st	443	11.7%
2022	24.29	371^st	467	20.6%
2023	16.43	397^th	455	12.7%
2024	10.31	437^th	474	7.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	6.75	408^th	438	6.8%
2019	11.89	408^th	454	10.1%
2021	10.08	405^th	437	7.3%
2022	15.59	416^th	476	12.6%
2023	14.00	414^th	464	10.8%
2024	14.15	425^th	479	11.3%

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Rank History for Asian students at Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	6.18	104^th	108	3.7%
2019	9.39	107^th	112	4.5%
2021	15.31	74^th	87	14.9%
2022	20.67	86^th	110	21.8%
2023	16.81	95^th	116	18.1%
2024	15.27	98^th	111	11.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	24.29	105^th	137	23.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	47.22	78^th	163	52.1%
2023	15.33	170^th	178	4.5%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2015	2	35	132	18	2	189
2016	0	35	130	24	5	194
2017	1	39	126	25	0	191
2018	2	40	125	32	0	199
2019	3	32	118	25	1	179
2020	3	28	149	24	2	206
2021	3	31	143	25	2	204
2022	0	22	144	21	2	189
2023	0	22	155	14	4	195
2024	0	15	179	13	4	211

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	189	9.0	21.0	80.4
2016	194	11.0	17.6	82
2017	191	11.0	17.3	81.2
2018	199	9.0	22.1	74.4
2019	179	9.0	19.8	61.5
2020	206	9.0	22.8	53.9
2021	204	9.0	22.6	71.1
2022	189	12.1	15.6	72
2023	195	11.9	16.3	72.8
2024	211	12.3	17.1	73.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	189	9.0	21.0	80.4
2016	194	11.0	17.6	82
2017	191	11.0	17.3	81.2
2018	199	9.0	22.1	74.4
2019	179	9.0	19.8	61.5
2020	206	9.0	22.8	53.9
2021	204	9.0	22.6	71.1
2022	189	12.1	15.6	72
2023	195	11.9	16.3	72.8
2024	211	12.3	17.1	73.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$12,611

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 476^th of 533 Middle schools	Ranks 462^nd of 529 Middle schools	2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy)	15.8	10.2	5.6%
6th Grade Math (Prairie Seeds Academy)	15.8	10.2	5.6%
6th Grade Math (Minnesota)	50.5	39.7	10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy)	35.1	18.6	16.5%
6th Grade Reading (Prairie Seeds Academy)	35.1	18.6	16.5%
6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	62.8	53.4	9.4%
7th Grade Math (Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy)	31.7	16.9	14.8%
7th Grade Math (Prairie Seeds Academy)	31.7	16.9	14.8%
7th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52.1	39.7	12.4%
7th Grade Reading (Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy)	36.7	12.3	24.4%
7th Grade Reading (Prairie Seeds Academy)	36.7	12.3	24.4%
7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	57.5	45.2	12.3%
8th Grade Math (Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy)	27.1	23.2	3.9%
8th Grade Math (Prairie Seeds Academy)	27.1	23.2	3.9%
8th Grade Math (Minnesota)	55.2	40.3	14.9%
8th Grade Reading (Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy)	27.1	30.4	3.3%
8th Grade Reading (Prairie Seeds Academy)	27.1	30.4	3.3%
8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	57.7	44.8	12.9%
8th Grade Science (Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy)	8.5	7.3	1.2%
8th Grade Science (Prairie Seeds Academy)	8.5	7.3	1.2%
8th Grade Science (Minnesota)	43	27.6	15.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	179	195	8.9%
African American	32	22	31.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	118	155	31.4%
Hispanic	25	14	44%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	3	0	100%
Two or More Races	1	4	300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	61.5%	72.8%	11.4%

Schools Near Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)					MCA-III Reading (2024)					MCA-III Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 5th Grade	MCA-III Math 6th Grade	MCA-III Math 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	MCA-III Reading 7th Grade	MCA-III Reading 8th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 5th Grade	MCA-III Science 8th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy	Public, Charter	6-8	6200 W Broadway Ave	Brooklyn Park	55428	Hennepin County	Prairie Seeds Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(763) 450-1388	211	12	17.1	73.9%	0 (0.0%)	15 (7.1%)	13 (6.2%)	179 (84.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.9%)	13	490^th of 545 public middle schools	10.1%		15.7	462^nd of 529 public middle schools	12.7%	28		4.1	18.6	21.1	14.2		24.3	17.0	19.7	20.6		9.9	9.9	$12,611
North View Middle School	Public	6-8	5869 69th Ave N	Brooklyn Park	55429	Hennepin County	Osseo Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(763) 585-7200	447	43	10.4	86.4%	26 (5.8%)	198 (44.3%)	82 (18.3%)	110 (24.6%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (6.0%)	13.4	486^th of 545 public middle schools	10.8%		17.5	451^st of 529 public middle schools	14.7%	35		14.2	10.5	11.9	12.4		26.2	21.9	25.9	24.8		9.9	9.9	$16,803
279Online Learning Program 6-8	Public, Virtual	6-8	7300 Boone Ave N	Brooklyn Park	55428	Hennepin County	Osseo Public School District	No	No	Yes	No	(763) 391-8890	98	11	8.9	71.4%	30 (30.6%)	31 (31.6%)	11 (11.2%)	16 (16.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (10.2%)	14.8	480^th of 545 public middle schools	11.9%		31.8	378^th of 529 public middle schools	28.5%	102		16.7	23.5	8.8	14.5		33.3	29.4	18.2	25.0		6.5	6.5
Brooklyn Middle STEAM School	Public, Magnet	6-8	7377 Noble Ave N	Brooklyn Park	55443	Hennepin County	Osseo Public School District	No	Yes	No	No	(763) 569-7700	940	62	15.2	71.6%	116 (12.3%)	325 (34.6%)	127 (13.5%)	278 (29.6%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	90 (9.6%)	26.5	425^th of 545 public middle schools	22.0%		18.9	441^st of 529 public middle schools	16.6%	16		24.3	16.8	15.2	18.8		44.8	35.5	27.6	35.9		14.7	14.7	$14,491
Maple Grove Middle School	Public	6-8	7000 Hemlock Ln	Maple Grove	55369	Hennepin County	Osseo Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 315-7600	1,568	77	20.2	32.0%	953 (60.8%)	263 (16.8%)	116 (7.4%)	110 (7.0%)	7 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	119 (7.6%)	73.7	116^th of 545 public middle schools	78.7%		69.9	131^st of 529 public middle schools	75.2%	15		45.0	52.5	45.1	47.6		57.1	55.4	52.0	54.8		32.4	32.4	$12,334
The FAIR School - Crystal	Public	6-8	3915 Adair Avenue North	Crystal	55422	Hennepin County	Robbinsdale Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 971-4500	381	22	17.4	42.5%	180 (47.2%)	109 (28.6%)	41 (10.8%)	10 (2.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (10.5%)	58.6	205^th of 545 public middle schools	62.4%		44.7	297^th of 529 public middle schools	43.9%	92		31.1	22.7	33.6	29.6		62.2	51.0	47.7	54.7		34.0	34.0	$15,778
Robbinsdale Middle	Public	6-8	3730 Toledo Ave N	Robbinsdale	55422	Hennepin County	Robbinsdale Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 504-4800	611	46	13.2	77.3%	115 (18.8%)	218 (35.7%)	144 (23.6%)	66 (10.8%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (10.3%)	19.3	457^th of 545 public middle schools	16.1%		17.6	450^th of 529 public middle schools	14.9%	7		6.7	16.0	12.9	12.1		26.2	29.6	31.2	29.1		17.8	17.8	$14,315
Plymouth Middle	Public	6-8	10011 36th Ave N	Plymouth	55441	Hennepin County	Robbinsdale Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 504-7100	789	39	20.0	46.0%	346 (43.9%)	200 (25.3%)	135 (17.1%)	34 (4.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	72 (9.1%)	33.7	372^nd of 545 public middle schools	31.7%		34.6	365^th of 529 public middle schools	31.0%	7		18.4	23.8	18.5	20.2		46.5	37.9	40.7	41.6		16.7	16.7	$12,939
KIPP North Star Academy	Public, Charter	5-8	5034 Oliver Ave.N	Minneapolis	55430	Hennepin County	KIPP Minnesota Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(612) 287-9700	122	8	15.2	90.2%	4 (3.3%)	108 (88.5%)	6 (4.9%)	1 (0.8%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)	7.2	520^th of 545 public middle schools	4.6%		5.7	512^th of 529 public middle schools	3.2%	8	4.0	6.3	0.0	9.1	4.9	19.2	9.4	4.2	18.2	12.5	4.0	13.6	8.5	$23,508
Brooklyn Center Middle School Alternative Learning Center	Public	6-8	6500 Humboldt Ave N	Brooklyn Center	55430	Hennepin County	Brooklyn Center Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(763) 561-2120	0	1	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)														$4,488

Frequently Asked Questions about Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy

Is Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy a good school?

Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy ranks in the bottom 10.1% of Minnesota middle schools.

What is the racial makeup of Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy?

Students at Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy are 85% Asian, 7% African American, 6% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 211 students attended Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy.

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