Bryn Mawr Elementary School

252 Upton Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55405
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Serving 382 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bryn Mawr 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 382 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : Bottom 50% in MN
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bryn Mawr Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

School Overview

Bryn Mawr Elementary School's student population of 382 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
382 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers

School Rankings

Bryn Mawr Elementary 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 Bryn Mawr Elementary School is 0.73, 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.
This School
State Level (MN)
#1774 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
10-14%
45%
15-19%
51%
≤10%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
2%
Asian
14%
7%
Hispanic
11%
12%
Black
45%
12%
White
16%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.73
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bryn Mawr Elementary School's ranking?
Bryn Mawr Elementary School is ranked #1774 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Bryn Mawr Elementary School often compared to?
Bryn Mawr Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ella Baker Elementary School, Bethune Elementary School, Folwell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Bryn Mawr Elementary School?
382 students attend Bryn Mawr Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Bryn Mawr Elementary School students are Black, 16% of students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bryn Mawr Elementary School?
Bryn Mawr Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bryn Mawr Elementary School offer ?
Bryn Mawr Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bryn Mawr Elementary School part of?
Bryn Mawr Elementary School is part of Minneapolis Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Bryn Mawr Elementary School located?
Bryn Mawr Elementary School is located in the Calhoun Isles neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. There are 3 other public schools located in Calhoun Isles.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 382 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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