Columbia Academy vs Prodeo Columbia Heights Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Academy
Columbia Heights · Public middle · Grades 6–8
719 students
Prodeo Columbia Heights Middle
Columbia Heights · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
291 students
| Measure | Columbia Academy Columbia Heights, Minnesota | Prodeo Columbia Heights Middle Columbia Heights, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #243 of 266 | #225 of 266 |
| National rank | #12649 of 15,369 | #10738 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 719 | 291 |
| Enrollment | 719 | 291 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.7% | 89% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | – |
| Math proficiency | 28% | – |
| city | Columbia Heights | Columbia Heights |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prodeo Columbia Heights Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.6 vs 26.1).
- •Columbia Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.7% vs 89%).
- •Prodeo Columbia Heights Middle does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 17.5).
- •Columbia Academy is the larger school with 719 students compared with 291.
- •Columbia Academy is a public school while Prodeo Columbia Heights Middle is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Columbia Academy better than Prodeo Columbia Heights Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Prodeo Columbia Heights Middle ranks higher (35.6 vs 26.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Columbia Academy and Prodeo Columbia Heights Middle?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Columbia Heights and Columbia Heights in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Academy: 719. Prodeo Columbia Heights Middle: 291. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Academy and Prodeo Columbia Heights Middle rank in Minnesota?
Columbia Academy is 243rd of 266 and Prodeo Columbia Heights Middle is 225th of 266 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).