Prodeo Columbia Heights Middle

Summary:

Prodeo Columbia Heights Middle is a public charter middle school in Columbia Heights, Minnesota, serving 281 students in grades 5-8. The school has a diverse student population, with a majority of African American (71.53%) and Hispanic (21.35%) students.

Prodeo Columbia Heights Middle has consistently underperformed compared to the state and its district average on standardized tests. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in Math (10.19%), Reading (22.64%), and Science (18.9%) were significantly lower than the state averages (45.47%, 49.85%, and 39.56%, respectively). The school's performance for female, male, special education, and low socioeconomic status students has been consistently lower than the state. Prodeo Columbia Heights Middle has been ranked in the bottom half of Minnesota middle schools, with a ranking of 497 out of 545 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Fridley Middle, St. Anthony Middle, and Highview Middle School, Prodeo Columbia Heights Middle consistently underperforms academically. These schools, which serve more diverse student populations, have higher proficiency rates and better overall rankings. The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Prodeo Columbia Heights Middle (88.97%) indicates that the school serves a predominantly low-income community, which may contribute to the school's academic challenges.

Detail:

Public, Charter 5-8

4141 University Ave NE
Columbia Heights, MN 55421-8888

(763) 205-9950

District: Prodeo Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
497^th of 545 Minnesota Middle Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 10.5

Number of students: 275

Racial breakdown:

African American:

68.0%

Hispanic:

24.4%

Two or more races:

5.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 87.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Prodeo Columbia Heights Middle ranks worse than 91.2% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.52. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Prodeo Columbia Heights Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Prodeo Columbia Heights Middle 497^th of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Prodeo Columbia Heights Middle in the ranking list.)

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Prodeo Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Prodeo Academy 401^st of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Prodeo Columbia Heights Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2021	24.86	409^th	521	21.5%
2022	36.71	344^th	520	33.8%
2023	23.43	423^rd	529	20.0%
2024	11.52	497^th	545	8.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Prodeo Columbia Heights Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	5.89	296^th	298	0.7%
2024	15.28	289^th	307	5.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Prodeo Columbia Heights Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2021	42.55	230^th	399	42.4%
2022	61.68	122^nd	404	69.8%
2023	34.91	314^th	459	31.6%
2024	16.54	428^th	473	9.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Prodeo Columbia Heights Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2021	26.03	351^st	443	20.8%
2022	45.35	268^th	467	42.6%
2023	28.92	349^th	455	23.3%
2024	9.71	440^th	474	7.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Prodeo Columbia Heights Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2021	18.85	374^th	437	14.4%
2022	23.75	378^th	476	20.6%
2023	13.20	421^st	464	9.3%
2024	11.61	438^th	479	8.6%

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Rank History for African American students at Prodeo Columbia Heights Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2021	58.69	48^th	141	66.0%
2022	62.53	50^th	162	69.1%
2023	40.11	98^th	164	40.2%
2024	31.30	126^th	179	29.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Prodeo Columbia Heights Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2022	69.97	38^th	188	79.8%
2023	62.92	42^nd	178	76.4%
2024	34.01	125^th	186	32.8%

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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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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2021	1	129	0	46	0	10	186
2022	0	171	0	47	0	12	230
2023	2	201	1	60	2	15	281
2024	2	187	1	67	2	16	275

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 Prodeo Columbia Heights Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	186	7.0	26.5	79.6
2022	230	16.0	14.3	81.7
2023	281	17.0	16.5	89
2024	275	26.0	10.5	87.6

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 Prodeo Columbia Heights Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	186	7.0	26.5	79.6
2022	230	16.0	14.3	81.7
2023	281	17.0	16.5	89
2024	275	26.0	10.5	87.6

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.

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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
Prodeo Columbia Heights Middle	Public, Charter	5-8	4141 University Ave NE	Columbia Heights	55421	Anoka County	Prodeo Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(763) 205-9950	275	26	10.5	87.6%	2 (0.7%)	187 (68.0%)	67 (24.4%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.8%)	11.5	497^th of 545 public middle schools	8.8%		23.4	423^rd of 529 public middle schools	20.0%	74	12.3	4.5	7.3	17.9	10.2	28.8	19.7	20.3	21.1	22.6	22.5	14.3	18.9
Columbia Academy	Public	6-8	900 49th Ave NE	Columbia Heights	55421	Anoka County	Columbia Heights Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(763) 528-4701	715	36	19.7	81.3%	95 (13.3%)	206 (28.8%)	355 (49.7%)	19 (2.7%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (5.3%)	12.1	493^rd of 545 public middle schools	9.5%		10.7	482^nd of 529 public middle schools	8.9%	11		11.6	11.1	12.7	11.8		27.1	21.7	20.3	22.9		9.5	9.5	$12,741
Columbia Academy Anchor Program	Public	6-8	900 49th Ave NE	Columbia Heights	55421	Anoka County	Columbia Heights Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 528-4540	4	1	4.0		2 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)														$37,560
Olson Middle	Public	6-8	1607 51st Ave N	Minneapolis	55430	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(612) 668-1640	308	28	11.0	82.5%	32 (10.4%)	146 (47.4%)	54 (17.5%)	43 (14.0%)	12 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (6.8%)	5.8	526^th of 545 public middle schools	3.5%		9.5	491^st of 529 public middle schools	7.2%	35		2.3	6.4	4.1	4.4		11.0	12.2	11.1	11.5		8.6	8.6	$16,762
Northeast Middle	Public	6-8	2955 NE Hayes St	Minneapolis	55418	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(612) 668-1500	522	29	17.7	64.9%	160 (30.7%)	174 (33.3%)	80 (15.3%)	22 (4.2%)	32 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (10.3%)	16.8	471^st of 545 public middle schools	13.6%		23.5	422^nd of 529 public middle schools	20.2%	49		16.0	14.7	13.3	14.7		25.9	27.3	23.4	25.5		15.6	15.6	$16,849
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
Fridley Middle	Public, Magnet	5-8	6100 W Moore Lake Dr	Fridley	55432	Anoka County	Fridley Public School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(763) 502-5400	632	44	14.3	73.7%	157 (24.8%)	223 (35.3%)	133 (21.0%)	50 (7.9%)	7 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (9.8%)	29.1	411^th of 545 public middle schools	24.6%		29.8	388^th of 529 public middle schools	26.7%	23	17.5	18.4	24.8	28.2	22.1	40.7	39.3	32.5	28.2	35.3	25.2	18.5	21.9	$14,203
Fridley Middle Area Learning Center	Public	5-8	6100 W Moore Lake Dr	Fridley	55432	Anoka County	Fridley Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 502-5101	36	1	43.3	72.2%	9 (25.0%)	21 (58.3%)	1 (2.8%)	1 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (11.1%)	8.6	509^th of 545 public middle schools	6.6%					(n/a)			18.8	5.3	11.4			18.8	10.5	14.3		0.0	0.0	$13,030
St. Anthony Middle	Public	6-8	3303 33rd Ave NE	Saint Anthony	55418	Hennepin County	St. Anthony-New Brighton Schools	No	No	No	No	(612) 706-1031	447	28	15.7	31.8%	277 (62.0%)	53 (11.9%)	59 (13.2%)	27 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	27 (6.0%)	74.9	105^th of 545 public middle schools	80.7%		64.3	168^th of 529 public middle schools	68.2%	63		51.1	50.7	39.9	47.1		60.7	57.2	49.7	55.8		35.2	35.2	$11,431
Highview Middle School	Public	6-8	2300 - 7th St NW	New Brighton	55112	Ramsey County	Mounds View Public School District	No	No	No	No	(651) 621-6700	822	48	17.0	40.6%	471 (57.3%)	119 (14.5%)	109 (13.3%)	57 (6.9%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (7.7%)	67.3	155^th of 545 public middle schools	71.6%		65.3	162^nd of 529 public middle schools	69.4%	7		52.9	42.4	37.9	44.6		59.9	48.2	48.0	52.3		27.8	27.8	$12,407

Frequently Asked Questions about Prodeo Columbia Heights Middle

Is Prodeo Columbia Heights Middle a good school?

Prodeo Columbia Heights Middle ranks in the bottom 8.8% of Minnesota middle schools.

How many students attend Prodeo Columbia Heights Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 275 students attended Prodeo Columbia Heights Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Prodeo Columbia Heights Middle?

Students at Prodeo Columbia Heights Middle are 68% African American, 24% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

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