Birch Grove School For The Arts

4690 Brookdale Dr N
Minneapolis, MN 55443
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 369 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Birch Grove School For The Arts 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 369 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : Bottom 50% in MN
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Birch Grove School For The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

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School Overview

Birch Grove School For The Arts's student population of 369 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
369 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Birch Grove School For The Arts 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 Birch Grove School For The Arts is 0.79, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MN)
#1293 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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30-34%
45%
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35-39%
53%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
2%
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Asian
21%
7%
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Hispanic
18%
10%
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Black
32%
12%
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White
15%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.79
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
26%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Birch Grove School For The Arts's ranking?
Birch Grove School For The Arts is ranked #1293 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Birch Grove School For The Arts often compared to?
Birch Grove School For The Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Zanewood Community School Steam, Monroe Elementary School - Mse, Fernbrook Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Birch Grove School For The Arts?
369 students attend Birch Grove School For The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Birch Grove School For The Arts students are Black, 21% of students are Asian, 18% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Birch Grove School For The Arts?
Birch Grove School For The Arts has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Birch Grove School For The Arts offer ?
Birch Grove School For The Arts offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Birch Grove School For The Arts part of?
Birch Grove School For The Arts is part of Osseo Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 369 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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