Serving 931 students in grades 6-8, Brooklyn Middle Steam 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 15% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (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 90% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 931 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Brooklyn Middle STEAM School serves the eastern part of Minneapolis, covering an area of approximately 9.1 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 2.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 4.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brooklyn Middle Steam School's student population of 931 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 140% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
931 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Dream, Explore, Discover
School Rankings
Brooklyn Middle Steam School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brooklyn Middle Steam School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1497 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
2%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
31%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
33%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
10%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.9%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and Green
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brooklyn Middle Steam School's ranking?
Brooklyn Middle Steam School is ranked #1497 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Brooklyn Middle Steam School often compared to?
Brooklyn Middle Steam Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Osseo Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Brooklyn Middle Steam School?
931 students attend Brooklyn Middle Steam School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Brooklyn Middle Steam School students are Black, 31% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brooklyn Middle Steam School?
Brooklyn Middle Steam School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Brooklyn Middle Steam School offer ?
Brooklyn Middle Steam School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Brooklyn Middle Steam School part of?
Brooklyn Middle Steam School is part of Osseo Public School District.
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