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Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy

Middle School · PRAIRIE SEEDS ACADEMY

6200 W BROADWAY AVE, Brooklyn Park, MN 55428

Charter

Enrollment

211

Student-Teacher

17.6:1

Score

6.9

Grades

6th – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Minnesota schools

#637 of 1,992

In Brooklyn Park

#8 of 28

public schools

In district

#2 of 3

PRAIRIE SEEDS ACADEMY

Academic growth

9.5 / 10

Excellent

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Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy

6.9/10

Middle School in Brooklyn Park · grades 6th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Prairie Seeds EL School Academy

7.0/10

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Prairie Seeds High School Academy

6.4/10

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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. Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy serves approximately 211 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #637 of 1,992 schools in MN.

Structured state assessment records for Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).

How it compares1.1 pts above MN schools
  • This school 6.9 · Average
  • MN avg 5.8

What Parents Should Know

Test scores at Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.

Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy is a charter school: publicly funded, but run with more independence than a traditional district school. Many charters are built around a specific model or focus, so it's worth understanding this one's mission, how enrollment works, and how it differs from the district schools nearby.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.5Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change+0.25 pts/yr
Data Period2014–2022
TrendStable
Academics4.3Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)28% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-3.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile24th
Resources & Environment6.3Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.6:1
Per-Pupil Spending$16,093
Chronic Absenteeism10.4%

Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy — Students at Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

73.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores MN EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 19.2% (multi-year average, 2014-2022)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 27.6% (multi-year average, 2014-2022)
School
State
N/A

Based on 18 test records from MN state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2014
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
12%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
27%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.5/10.

How Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy Compares

See how Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.9/10
68th percentile in MN
Academic
4.3/10
Below Average
Growth
9.5/10
Excellent
Environment
6.3/10
Average

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
74%
Teaching Staff
18:1 student-teacher ratio
12 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
10.4%

Location

6200 W BROADWAY AVE, Brooklyn Park, MN 55428

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. North View Middle School (rated 4.9/10, 1.3 miles away), a more accessible option. Additionally, 279Online Learning Program 6-8 (rated 4.2/10, 1.7 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Brooklyn Park, see our Brooklyn Park schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.4 mi
School Distance Rating
Prairie Seeds El School Academy Brooklyn Park 0.0 mi 7.0
Prairie Seeds High School Academy Brooklyn Park 0.0 mi 6.4
ST RAPHAEL SCHOOL Crystal 0.9 mi 7.8
ROBBINSDALE TRANSITION CENTER Crystal 1.0 mi 5.9
MEADOW LAKE ELEMENTARY New Hope 0.7 mi 6.0
North Education Center Academy New Hope 1.0 mi 5.9
EXCELL ACADEMY CHARTER Brooklyn Park 1.2 mi 6.6
PARK BROOK ELEMENTARY Brooklyn Park 1.6 mi 5.5
FAIR OAKS ELEMENTARY Brooklyn Park 1.2 mi 8.2
North View Middle School Brooklyn Park 1.3 mi 4.9
Zanewood Community School STEAM Brooklyn Park 1.5 mi 3.8
FOREST ELEMENTARY Crystal 1.8 mi 4.5
ROBBINSDALE COOPER SENIOR HIGH New Hope 1.8 mi 5.8
ALC SENIOR HIGH Brooklyn Park 1.7 mi 5.3
279Online Learning Program K-5 Brooklyn Park 1.7 mi 5.9
279Online Learning Program 6-8 Brooklyn Park 1.7 mi 4.2
279Online Learning Program 9-12 Brooklyn Park 1.7 mi 5.0
EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION New Hope 1.9 mi 8.0
Escuela Exitos New Hope 1.9 mi 3.3
Robbinsdale Shared Time Program New Hope 2.4 mi

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 55428 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$69,004

Median Home Value

$277,900

Median Rent

$1,291/mo

Population

32,679

College Educated

28.6%

Homeownership

56.4%

Avg Commute

21.8 min

Poverty Rate

13.9%

Median Age

37.5

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MELROSE MIDDLE Melrose, MN 6.8
WAUBUN ELEMENTARY Waubun, MN 6.7
BOLD Middle School Olivia, MN 7.3
Brandon-Evansville Middle School Brandon, MN 6.5
TRITON MIDDLE SCHOOL Dodge Center, MN 6.5

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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
46 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
28 Some Transit
Bike Score
48 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
211
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Free/Reduced Lunch
73.9%
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Hennepin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.4%

District

PRAIRIE SEEDS ACADEMY
District Enrollment
824
Schools in District
3
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,093
District Rank
#2 of 3

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