Prairie Seeds Academy is a charter school located in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, United States, a northwest suburb of Minneapolis. PSA is an IB World School, and is a member of the National Honor Society.
Serving 211 students in grades 6-8, Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 211 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy's student population of 211 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
211 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Year Founded
2004
Colors
White, Red
School Rankings
Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1564 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
85%
7%
Hispanic
6%
12%
Black
7%
12%
White
n/a
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Lycan
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy's ranking?
Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy is ranked #1564 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy?
211 students attend Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy?
Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy offer ?
Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy part of?
Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy is part of Prairie Seeds Academy School District.
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