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#588 of 1,992 schools in MN

Top 30% in state

Progeny Academy Charter School

Elementary School · Progeny Academy Charter School · Brooklyn Center, MN

A charter elementary school in Brooklyn Center, MN where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

5929 BROOKLYN BOULEVARD, Brooklyn Center, MN 55429

  • Math 8% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 17% proficient (2022)
  • 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.8Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data3
Annual Change+1.23 pts/yr
Data Period2020–2022
TrendImproving
Academics2.6Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency7.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency12% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)23% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-10.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile9th
Resources & Environment6.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.7:1
District spending per student$14,353
Chronic Absenteeism25%

Students at Progeny Academy Charter School score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency8%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency17%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 12% across the 3-year record (2020–2022).

Show all 3 years by subject
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2022
Math
8%
ELA
17%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 6% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 16% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

82.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Progeny Academy Charter School 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 69Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 56Good Transit
  • Bike 56Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,374/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Brooklyn Center), 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

$66,661

Median home value

$267,900

Median rent

$1,253/mo

College educated

24.1%

Homeownership

56.9%

Poverty rate

11.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55429; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Garden City ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.9PK–50.6 mi355Compare →
Northport ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.5PK–50.6 mi441Compare →
Twin Lakes Stem AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified7.8K–60.8 mi203Compare →
New Millennium Academy CharterCharter · enrollment unverified3.9K–81.1 mi851Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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.

Progeny Academy Charter School

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$14,353NCES 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.

Progeny Academy Charter School is listed in Progeny Academy Charter School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Progeny Academy Charter School

Progeny Academy Charter School is a public elementary school in Brooklyn Center, MN, part of Progeny Academy Charter School, serving approximately 96 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #588 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Progeny Academy Charter School

What grades does Progeny Academy Charter School serve?

Progeny Academy Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Progeny Academy Charter School?

Progeny Academy Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 96 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Progeny Academy Charter School?

The student-teacher ratio at Progeny Academy Charter School is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Progeny Academy Charter School rank in MN?

Progeny Academy Charter School ranks #588 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Progeny Academy Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?

Progeny Academy Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Progeny Academy Charter School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Progeny Academy Charter School has 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).

Is Progeny Academy Charter School a charter school?

Yes, Progeny Academy Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Progeny Academy Charter School a Title I school?

No, Progeny Academy Charter School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Progeny Academy Charter School?

82.3% of students at Progeny Academy Charter School 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
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
96
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Hennepin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.0%
Area population (ZIP 55429)
27,570
Area average commute
21.6 min
Area median age
33
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 55429; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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