Serving 146 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Brewster Elementary 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 was 50-54% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
146 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)50-54%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)45-49%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
39%
11%
Black
n/a
12%
White
59%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Brewster Public School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% MN state average).
How many students attend Brewster Elementary School?
146 students attend Brewster Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Brewster Elementary School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brewster Elementary School?
Brewster Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Brewster Elementary School offer ?
Brewster Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Brewster Elementary School part of?
Brewster Elementary School is part of Brewster Public School District.
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