Below Average
#1744 of 1,992 schools in MN
Prodeo Columbia Heights Primary
Elementary School · Prodeo Academy · Columbia Heights, MN
A charter elementary school in Columbia Heights, MN where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4141 UNIVERSITY AVE NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421
- Math 34% proficient (2019)
- Reading 32% proficient (2019)
- 9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Prodeo Columbia Heights Primary score 33% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2016, to 33% in 2019, across a 4-year record (2016–2019).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2016-2019) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2016-2019)
Based on 8 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
90.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Prodeo Columbia Heights Primary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 45Car-Dependent
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,515/100K
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immaculate Conception SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 164 | Compare → |
| Valley View ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 583 | Compare → |
| Bultum AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.1 | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 232 | Compare → |
| Early ChildhoodEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK | 1.4 mi | 62 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Prodeo Academy
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #6 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 Primary is listed in Prodeo Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Prodeo Columbia Heights Primary
Prodeo Columbia Heights Primary is a public elementary school in Columbia Heights, MN, part of Prodeo Academy, serving approximately 199 students in grades Pre-K-1st with a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,744 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2019) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Prodeo Columbia Heights Primary
What grades does Prodeo Columbia Heights Primary serve?
Prodeo Columbia Heights Primary serves students in grades Pre-K through 1st.
How many students attend Prodeo Columbia Heights Primary?
Prodeo Columbia Heights Primary has an enrollment of approximately 199 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prodeo Columbia Heights Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Prodeo Columbia Heights Primary is 9:1. 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 Primary rank in MN?
Prodeo Columbia Heights Primary ranks #1,744 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Prodeo Columbia Heights Primary's MySchoolScout rating?
Prodeo Columbia Heights Primary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Primary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Prodeo Columbia Heights Primary has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2019) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2019).
Is Prodeo Columbia Heights Primary a charter school?
Yes, Prodeo Columbia Heights Primary 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 Primary a Title I school?
No, Prodeo Columbia Heights Primary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Prodeo Columbia Heights Primary?
90.5% of students at Prodeo Columbia Heights Primary 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
- Pre-K – 1st
- Enrollment
- 199
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Anoka County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.7%
- Phone
- (763) 205-9950
- Area population (ZIP 55421)
- 31,051
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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, 2016-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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