Summary:
The Prairie Seeds Academy district in Minnesota has only one middle school, Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy, which serves students in grades 6-8. This school has consistently underperformed compared to state averages, ranking in the bottom 10-15% of Minnesota middle schools for the past three years.
Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy has a unique demographic makeup, with a predominantly Asian student population (79.49%) and a very low percentage of White students (0%). Additionally, the school serves a high-need population, with over 72% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. These factors likely contribute to the school's low academic performance, as evidenced by its significantly lower proficiency rates on state assessments compared to the state averages in math, reading, and science.
While the school faces significant challenges, there may be opportunities for improvement. The high student-teacher ratio of 16.3 suggests that the school could benefit from additional staffing resources to provide more personalized attention and support for students. Additionally, the low test scores in math and science indicate that the school could focus on strengthening its curriculum and instructional practices in these subject areas to better support student learning.
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