Top Rankings
Brooklyn Center Community Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 2,099 students in Brooklyn Center Community Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Brooklyn Center Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
11 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
2,099 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
133 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Brooklyn Center Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 522 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 67% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#521 out of 527 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
41%
Graduation Rate
67%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.75
0.59
# American Indian Students
33 Students
15,699 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
2%
# Asian Students
254 Students
61,819 Students
% Asian Students
12%
7%
# Hispanic Students
479 Students
99,588 Students
% Hispanic Students
23%
12%
# Black Students
838 Students
102,736 Students
% Black Students
40%
12%
# White Students
340 Students
534,612 Students
% White Students
16%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,007 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
155 Students
55,329 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
104
24,648
# Students in K Grade:
88
59,654
# Students in 1st Grade:
119
61,859
# Students in 2nd Grade:
124
63,560
# Students in 3rd Grade:
103
61,751
# Students in 4th Grade:
120
63,575
# Students in 5th Grade:
116
63,290
# Students in 6th Grade:
101
63,180
# Students in 7th Grade:
129
63,243
# Students in 8th Grade:
190
64,723
# Students in 9th Grade:
174
67,716
# Students in 10th Grade:
198
69,634
# Students in 11th Grade:
230
69,942
# Students in 12th Grade:
303
74,015
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,710 is higher than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,543 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$44 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$43 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,710
$17,854
Spending / Student
$20,543
$18,580
Best Brooklyn Center Community Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brooklyn Center Early College Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5910 Shingle Creek Parkway, Su
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 561-2120
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 561-2120
Grades: 9-12
| 63 students
Rank: #22.
Insight School Of Minnesota
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5910 Shingle Creek Pkwy
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 560-1905
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 560-1905
Grades: 6-12
| 400 students
Rank: #33.
Brooklyn Center Middle School Alc
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6500 Humboldt Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 561-2120
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 561-2120
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Rank: #44.
Brooklyn Center High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6500 Humboldt Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 561-2120
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 561-2120
Grades: 9-12
| 516 students
Rank: #55.
Brooklyn Center Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1500 59th Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 561-4480
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 561-4480
Grades: PK-5
| 744 students
Rank: #66.
Brooklyn Center Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6500 Humboldt Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 561-2120
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 561-2120
Grades: 6-8
| 346 students
Rank: n/an/a
Brooklyn Center 9 Grade Summer Alc
Alternative School
6500 Humboldt Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 561-2120
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 561-2120
Grades: 9
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Brooklyn Center Ecse Age 3 - 5
Special Education School
1500 59th Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 450-3386
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 450-3386
Grades: PK
| 20 students
Rank: n/an/a
Brooklyn Center Independent Study
Alternative School
6500 Humboldt Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 561-2120
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 561-2120
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Brooklyn Center Summer School
Alternative School
6500 Humboldt Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 561-2120
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 561-2120
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Special Education
Special Education School
1500 59th Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 561-4480
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 561-4480
Grades: PK
| 10 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Brooklyn Center Community Schools School District?
Brooklyn Center Community Schools School District manages 11 public schools serving 2,099 students.
What is the rank of Brooklyn Center Community Schools School District?
Brooklyn Center Community Schools School District is ranked #513 out of 522 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Brooklyn Center Community Schools School District?
40% of Brooklyn Center Community Schools School District students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Brooklyn Center Community Schools School District?
Brooklyn Center Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Brooklyn Center Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,543 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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