Serving 787 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Brooklyn Center 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 is 6% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 787 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brooklyn Center Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Brooklyn Center Elementary School's student population of 787 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
787 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Brooklyn Center Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brooklyn Center Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1841 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
15%
7%
Hispanic
26%
11%
Black
45%
12%
White
5%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brooklyn Center Elementary School's ranking?
Brooklyn Center Elementary School is ranked #1841 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Brooklyn Center Elementary School often compared to?
Brooklyn Center Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jenny Lind Elementary School, Weaver Lake Science Math & Tech School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Brooklyn Center Elementary School?
787 students attend Brooklyn Center Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Brooklyn Center Elementary School students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brooklyn Center Elementary School?
Brooklyn Center Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Brooklyn Center Elementary School offer ?
Brooklyn Center Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Brooklyn Center Elementary School part of?
Brooklyn Center Elementary School is part of Brooklyn Center School District.
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