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#637 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 32% in state
Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy
Middle School · Prairie Seeds Academy · Brooklyn Park, MN
A charter middle school in Brooklyn Park, MN where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6200 W BROADWAY AVE, Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 9-year record (2014–2022).
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2014-2022) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2014-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
73.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Minneapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 46Car-Dependent
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,781/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Brooklyn Park), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,004
Median home value
$277,900
Median rent
$1,291/mo
College educated
28.6%
Homeownership
56.4%
Poverty rate
13.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55428; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North View Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 6–8 | 1.3 mi | 447 | Compare → |
| 279online Learning Program 6-8Enrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 98 | Compare → |
| Maranatha Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–12 | 2.0 mi | 771 | Compare → |
| Brooklyn Middle Steam SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 940 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Prairie Seeds Academy
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $16,093NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy is listed in PRAIRIE SEEDS ACADEMY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy
Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy is a public middle school in Brooklyn Park, MN, part of Prairie Seeds Academy, serving approximately 211 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #637 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy
What grades does Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy serve?
Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy?
Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy has an enrollment of approximately 211 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy rank in MN?
Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy ranks #637 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Is Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy a charter school?
Yes, Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy a Title I school?
No, Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy?
73.9% of students at Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 211
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hennepin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.4%
- Phone
- (763) 450-1388
- Area population (ZIP 55428)
- 32,679
- Area average commute
- 21.8 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 55428; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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