Serving 63 students in grades 9-12, Brooklyn Center Early College Academy 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 <50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 63 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brooklyn Center Early College Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Brooklyn Center Early College Academy's student population of 63 students has grown by 425% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
63 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Brooklyn Center Early College Academy is 0.63, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
60%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
36%
10%
Black
48%
12%
White
n/a
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-59%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brooklyn Center Early College Academy?
The graduation rate of Brooklyn Center Early College Academy is 40-59%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Brooklyn Center Early College Academy?
63 students attend Brooklyn Center Early College Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Brooklyn Center Early College Academy students are Black, 36% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brooklyn Center Early College Academy?
Brooklyn Center Early College Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Brooklyn Center Early College Academy offer ?
Brooklyn Center Early College Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Brooklyn Center Early College Academy part of?
Brooklyn Center Early College Academy is part of Brooklyn Center School District.
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