Brooklyn Center High School is a public high school located in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota.
Serving 346 students in grades 6-8, Brooklyn Center Middle 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 3% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 346 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brooklyn Center Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Brooklyn Center Middle School's student population of 346 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
346 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Year Founded
1961
Colors
Purple and White
School Rankings
Brooklyn Center Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brooklyn Center Middle School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1851 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
13%
7%
Hispanic
23%
12%
Black
49%
12%
White
7%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Centaur
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brooklyn Center Middle School's ranking?
Brooklyn Center Middle School is ranked #1851 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Brooklyn Center Middle School often compared to?
Brooklyn Center Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nasha Shkola Charter School, Compass-bell Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Brooklyn Center Middle School?
346 students attend Brooklyn Center Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Brooklyn Center Middle School students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brooklyn Center Middle School?
Brooklyn Center Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Brooklyn Center Middle School offer ?
Brooklyn Center Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Brooklyn Center Middle School part of?
Brooklyn Center Middle School is part of Brooklyn Center Community Schools School District.
School Reviews
Review Brooklyn Center Middle School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
Parents’ Guide to Special Education
Special education law is not easy to decipher, with several regulations that govern special education services for disabled students. In this article, learn about the core components of the laws, rights, and individual education plans that can help create the best public school environment for your child.
Surveillance Cameras: Violation of Rights or Improved Security?
A school district in Virginia has given the green light to schools that want to install surveillance cameras in common areas like cafeterias and hallways. We’ll look at whether this is a violation of student privacy or the best way to keep order in schools.
Teachers in 19 States Allowed to Physically Punish Students
As of 2014, nineteen states still allow corporal punishment – spanking and paddling the most common choices – in their public schools. However, some argue that not only are these punishments physically harmful, they also are disproportionately administered to students of color. As a result, House democrats have taken up the issue in a new bill that would ban all forms of corporal punishment nationwide.
