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Brooklyn Center 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 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 2,124 students in Brooklyn Center 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 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 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
11 Schools
2,717 Schools
# Students
2,124 Students
870,506 Students
# Teachers
132 Teachers
54,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Brooklyn Center School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 527 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
0.58
# American Indian Students
24 Students
15,500 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
2%
# Asian Students
279 Students
60,856 Students
% Asian Students
13%
7%
# Hispanic Students
516 Students
94,935 Students
% Hispanic Students
24%
11%
# Black Students
837 Students
101,896 Students
% Black Students
39%
12%
# White Students
330 Students
542,289 Students
% White Students
16%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
138 Students
54,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
115
23,824
# Students in K Grade:
128
61,392
# Students in 1st Grade:
120
62,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
101
61,018
# Students in 3rd Grade:
125
62,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
120
62,448
# Students in 5th Grade:
114
62,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
113
62,476
# Students in 7th Grade:
157
64,303
# Students in 8th Grade:
163
65,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
162
69,277
# Students in 10th Grade:
197
70,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
239
68,487
# Students in 12th Grade:
270
73,241
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,467 is higher than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,301 is higher than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$44 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$43 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,467
$17,860
Spending / Student
$20,301
$18,586
Best Brooklyn Center School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brooklyn Center Early College Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 2 students
Rank: #22.
Insight School Of Minnesota
Magnet School
(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
| 366 students
Rank: #33.
Brooklyn Center Middle School Alc
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 510 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
| 787 students
Rank: #66.
Brooklyn Center Middle School
Magnet 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
| 365 students
Rank: n/an/a
Brooklyn Center 9 Grade Summer Alc
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
Magnet School
Magnet School
1500 59th Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 450-3386
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 450-3386
Grades: PK
| 19 students
Rank: n/an/a
Brooklyn Center Independent Study
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
6500 Humboldt Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(763) 561-2120
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(763) 561-2120
Grades: 9-12
| 58 students
Rank: n/an/a
Brooklyn Center Summer School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
Magnet School
Magnet School
1500 59th Ave. N.
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 561-4480
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 561-4480
Grades: PK
| 17 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Brooklyn Center School District?
Brooklyn Center School District manages 11 public schools serving 2,124 students.
What is the rank of Brooklyn Center School District?
Brooklyn Center School District is ranked #518 out of 527 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 School District?
39% of Brooklyn Center School District students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Brooklyn Center School District?
Brooklyn Center School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Brooklyn Center School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,301 is higher than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
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