At a glance
Reported students
219
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
11.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Minnesota middle enrollment
38th percentile
Compared with 331 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
282
Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy: 219 reported students.
State peer staffing position
79th percentile
19:1 reported; state peer median 16.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 202
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Student–teacher ratio
- 8.8:1
What the reported data says about Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy
Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Brooklyn Park. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Prairie Seeds Academy. NCES reports 219 students for 2024–25.
Among 331 middle schools in Minnesota with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 418 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 38th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19:1, above the Minnesota median of 16.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Asian (83.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.7%). English learners represent 39.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy
- 1How do the reported 19:1 student–teacher ratio and 11.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 39.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 68%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0%
- Hispanic8.7%
- Black6.4%
- Asian83.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Prairie Seeds Academy
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Prairie Seeds High School Academy
High · Grades 09–12
282 reported students
Prairie Seeds El School Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–05
359 reported students
Public schools near Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North View Middle School Middle · Osseo Public School District | 06–08 | 509 | 1.3 mi |
| 279Online Learning Program 6-8 Middle · Osseo Public School District | 06–08 | 78 | 1.7 mi |
| Brooklyn Middle STEAM School Middle · Osseo Public School District | 06–08 | 931 | 2.2 mi |
| The FAIR School - Crystal Middle · Robbinsdale Public School District | 06–08 | 439 | 2.8 mi |
| Maple Grove Middle School Middle · Osseo Public School District | 06–08 | 1,598 | 2.8 mi |
| Robbinsdale Middle Middle · Robbinsdale Public School District | 06–08 | 567 | 3.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy
What grades does Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy serve?
Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Prairie Seeds Academy.
How many students attend Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy?
Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy reported 219 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 38th percentile among 331 Minnesota middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 202 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy?
The calculated ratio is 19:1, based on 219 students and 11.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Minnesota median for the same school level is 16.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
68% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy in?
Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy is part of Prairie Seeds Academy, based in Brooklyn Park, MN, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include North View Middle School (1.3 mi), 279Online Learning Program 6-8 (1.7 mi), Brooklyn Middle STEAM School (2.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.