Browns Valley Elementary School

118 Church St
Browns Valley, MN 56219
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 118 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Browns Valley Elementary 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 30-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 118 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : Bottom 50% in MN
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Browns Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

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School Overview

Browns Valley Elementary School's student population of 118 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
118 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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School Rankings

Browns Valley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Browns Valley Elementary School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
#1308 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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30-39%
45%
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30-39%
53%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
53%
2%
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Asian
n/a
7%
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Hispanic
3%
10%
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Black
n/a
12%
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White
38%
63%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.58
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
26%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Browns Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Browns Valley Elementary School is ranked #1308 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Browns Valley Elementary School?
118 students attend Browns Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Browns Valley Elementary School students are American Indian, 38% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Browns Valley Elementary School?
Browns Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Browns Valley Elementary School offer ?
Browns Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Browns Valley Elementary School part of?
Browns Valley Elementary School is part of Browns Valley Public School Dist School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 118 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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