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Prodeo Academy School District

4141 University Ave Ne
Columbia Heights, MN 55421-8888
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Prodeo Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 999 students in Prodeo Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
51±¬ÁÏs in Prodeo Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,722 Schools
# Students
999 Students
870,203 Students
# Teachers
106 Teachers
57,740 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Prodeo Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 520 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#441 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
23%
46%
25%
51%
28%
41%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.64
0.59
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
26%
7%
% Hispanic
18%
12%
% Black
51%
12%
% White
2%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,235 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,866. The school district revenue/student has declined by 25% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,227 is less than the state median of $18,593. The school district spending/student has declined by 28% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,235
$17,866
Spending / Student
$13,227
$18,593

Best Prodeo Academy School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prodeo Columbia Heights Primary
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 32% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4141 University Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 205-9950
Gr: PK-1 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Prodeo Academy St. Paul Primary
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
170 Rose Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 350-7655
Gr: PK-1 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #33.
Prodeo Columbia Heights Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4141 University Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 205-9950
Gr: 2-4 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Prodeo Columbia Heights Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4141 University Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 205-9950
Gr: 5-8 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Prodeo Academy St. Paul Elementary School
Charter School
170 Rose Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 350-7655
Gr: 2-4 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: n/an/a
Prodeo Academy St. Paul Middle School
Charter School
170 Rose Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 350-7655
Gr: 5-6 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Prodeo Academy School District?
Prodeo Academy School District manages 6 public schools serving 999 students.
What is the rank of Prodeo Academy School District?
Prodeo Academy School District is ranked #455 out of 520 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Prodeo Academy School District?
51% of Prodeo Academy School District students are Black, 26% of students are Asian, 18% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Prodeo Academy School District?
Prodeo Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Prodeo Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,227 is less than the state median of $18,593. The school district spending/student has declined by 28% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 999 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in MN
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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