Serving 346 students in grades 6-8, Brooklyn Center Middle 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 3% (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 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 346 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brooklyn Center Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Brooklyn Center Middle School's student population of 346 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
346 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Brooklyn Center Middle 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 Middle School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1851 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
45%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
51%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1

American Indian
1%
2%

Asian
13%
7%

Hispanic
23%
12%

Black
49%
12%

White
7%
61%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brooklyn Center Middle School's ranking?
Brooklyn Center Middle School is ranked #1851 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Brooklyn Center Middle School often compared to?
Brooklyn Center Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nasha Shkola Charter School, Compass-bell Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% 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 Middle School?
346 students attend Brooklyn Center Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Brooklyn Center Middle School students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brooklyn Center Middle School?
Brooklyn Center Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Brooklyn Center Middle School offer ?
Brooklyn Center Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Brooklyn Center Middle School part of?
Brooklyn Center Middle School is part of Brooklyn Center Community Schools School District.
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