Very Good
#271 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 14% in state
Prodeo Columbia Heights Middle
Middle School · Prodeo Academy · Columbia Heights, MN
A charter middle school in Columbia Heights, MN where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4141 UNIVERSITY AVE NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 30% proficient (2022)
- 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Prodeo Columbia Heights Middle score 28% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 6 points since 2020, reaching 28% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 6 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
87.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Prodeo Columbia Heights Middle 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 45Car-Dependent
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,515/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Columbia Heights), 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
$75,141
Median home value
$260,500
Median rent
$1,281/mo
College educated
34.3%
Homeownership
60.4%
Poverty rate
12.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55421; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 6–8 | 1.0 mi | 715 | Compare → |
| Columbia Academy Anchor ProgramEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–8 | 1.0 mi | 4 | Compare → |
| Olson MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 6–8 | 1.9 mi | 308 | Compare → |
| Northeast MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 6–8 | 2.1 mi | 522 | 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.
Prodeo Academy
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $18,580NCES 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.
Prodeo Columbia Heights Middle is listed in Prodeo Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Prodeo Columbia Heights Middle
Prodeo Columbia Heights Middle is a public middle school in Columbia Heights, MN, part of Prodeo Academy, serving approximately 275 students in grades 5th-8th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #271 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Prodeo Columbia Heights Middle
What grades does Prodeo Columbia Heights Middle serve?
Prodeo Columbia Heights Middle serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Prodeo Columbia Heights Middle?
Prodeo Columbia Heights Middle has an enrollment of approximately 275 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prodeo Columbia Heights Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Prodeo Columbia Heights Middle is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Prodeo Columbia Heights Middle rank in MN?
Prodeo Columbia Heights Middle ranks #271 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Prodeo Columbia Heights Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Prodeo Columbia Heights Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Prodeo Columbia Heights Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Prodeo Columbia Heights Middle has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Prodeo Columbia Heights Middle a charter school?
Yes, Prodeo Columbia Heights Middle is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Prodeo Columbia Heights Middle a Title I school?
No, Prodeo Columbia Heights Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Prodeo Columbia Heights Middle?
87.6% of students at Prodeo Columbia Heights Middle 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 275
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Anoka County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.6%
- Phone
- (763) 205-9950
- Area population (ZIP 55421)
- 31,051
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
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 55421; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.