Top Rankings
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 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 2,167 students in Brooklyn Center School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, 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 15% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
11 Schools
2,709 Schools
# Students
2,167 Students
869,202 Students
# Teachers
152 Teachers
54,297 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Brooklyn Center School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 508 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 62% has increased from 55% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#425 out of 516 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
53%
Graduation Rate
62%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.75
0.57
# American Indian Students
35 Students
15,185 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
2%
# Asian Students
273 Students
60,255 Students
% Asian Students
13%
7%
# Hispanic Students
527 Students
91,482 Students
% Hispanic Students
24%
10%
# Black Students
834 Students
101,278 Students
% Black Students
38%
12%
# White Students
334 Students
548,260 Students
% White Students
15%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
890 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
164 Students
51,922 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
112
21,794
# Students in K Grade:
123
62,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
103
60,321
# Students in 2nd Grade:
134
62,399
# Students in 3rd Grade:
126
62,085
# Students in 4th Grade:
116
62,315
# Students in 5th Grade:
122
62,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
129
63,634
# Students in 7th Grade:
136
65,392
# Students in 8th Grade:
145
67,133
# Students in 9th Grade:
190
69,515
# Students in 10th Grade:
212
68,337
# Students in 11th Grade:
182
67,478
# Students in 12th Grade:
337
74,169
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,060 is higher than the state median of $17,887. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,898 is higher than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$44 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$43 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,060
$17,887
Spending / Student
$19,898
$18,614
Best Brooklyn Center School District Public Schools (2024)
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: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6120 Earle Brown Drive Ste #20
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 560-1905
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 560-1905
Grades: 6-12
| 342 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
| 0 students
Rank: #44.
Brooklyn Center Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 21% )
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
| 798 students
Rank: #55.
Brooklyn Center High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24% )
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
| 573 students
Rank: #66.
Brooklyn Center Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 22% )
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
| 353 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
| 0 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
| 23 students
Rank: n/an/a
Brooklyn Center Independent Study
Alternative School
6500 Humboldt Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(763) 561-2120
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(763) 561-2120
Grades: 9-12
| 0 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
| 0 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
| 15 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Brooklyn Center School District?
Brooklyn Center School District manages 11 public schools serving 2,167 students.
What is the rank of Brooklyn Center School District?
Brooklyn Center School District is ranked #432 out of 508 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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?
38% of Brooklyn Center School District students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% 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 14:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Brooklyn Center School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,898 is higher than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
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