Serving 230 students in grades 5-8, Prodeo Columbia Heights Middle School 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 15-19% (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 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 230 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Prodeo Columbia Heights Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Prodeo Columbia Heights Middle School's student population of 230 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 128% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
230 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Prodeo Columbia Heights Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prodeo Columbia Heights Middle School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1516 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
21%
10%
Black
74%
12%
White
n/a
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prodeo Columbia Heights Middle School's ranking?
Prodeo Columbia Heights Middle School is ranked #1516 out of 1,734 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?
15-19% 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 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Prodeo Columbia Heights Middle School?
230 students attend Prodeo Columbia Heights Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Prodeo Columbia Heights Middle School students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prodeo Columbia Heights Middle School?
Prodeo Columbia Heights Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Prodeo Columbia Heights Middle School offer ?
Prodeo Columbia Heights Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Prodeo Columbia Heights Middle School part of?
Prodeo Columbia Heights Middle School is part of Prodeo Academy School District.
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