Serving 116 students in grades Prekindergarten-1, Prodeo Academy St. Paul Primary 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 116 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29%
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Prodeo Academy St. Paul Primary's student population of 116 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
116 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Prodeo Academy St. Paul Primary is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)25-29%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
71%
7%
Hispanic
7%
12%
Black
18%
12%
White
4%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Prodeo Academy St. Paul Primary?
116 students attend Prodeo Academy St. Paul Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Prodeo Academy St. Paul Primary students are Asian, 18% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Prodeo Academy St. Paul Primary?
Prodeo Academy St. Paul Primary has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Prodeo Academy St. Paul Primary offer ?
Prodeo Academy St. Paul Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Prodeo Academy St. Paul Primary part of?
Prodeo Academy St. Paul Primary is part of Prodeo Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Prodeo Academy St. Paul Primary located?
Prodeo Academy St. Paul Primary is located in the North End neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN. There are 10 other public schools located in North End.
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