Serving 92 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Progeny Academy Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 92 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Progeny Academy Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Progeny Academy Charter School's student population of 92 students has grown by 76% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 60% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
92 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Progeny Academy Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Progeny Academy Charter School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1747 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
19%
12%
Black
58%
12%
White
11%
60%
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.1%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Progeny Academy Charter School's ranking?
Progeny Academy Charter School is ranked #1747 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Progeny Academy Charter School?
92 students attend Progeny Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Progeny Academy Charter School students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Progeny Academy Charter School?
Progeny Academy Charter School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Progeny Academy Charter School offer ?
Progeny Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Progeny Academy Charter School part of?
Progeny Academy Charter School is part of Progeny Academy Charter School District.
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