Serving 978 students in grades 6-8, Brooklyn Middle Steam 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 19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (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 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 978 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brooklyn Middle Steam School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Brooklyn Middle Steam School's student population of 978 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
978 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Brooklyn Middle Steam 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 Middle Steam School is 0.75, 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
#1535 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
26%
7%
Hispanic
13%
11%
Black
38%
12%
White
12%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
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 Middle Steam School's ranking?
Brooklyn Middle Steam School is ranked #1535 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Brooklyn Middle Steam School often compared to?
Brooklyn Middle Steam Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Osseo Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Brooklyn Middle Steam School?
978 students attend Brooklyn Middle Steam School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Brooklyn Middle Steam School students are Black, 26% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brooklyn Middle Steam School?
Brooklyn Middle Steam School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Brooklyn Middle Steam School offer ?
Brooklyn Middle Steam School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Brooklyn Middle Steam School part of?
Brooklyn Middle Steam School is part of Osseo Public School District.
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