Serving 798 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Brooklyn Center 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%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), 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: 798 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Math Proficiency: 24%
- Reading Proficiency: 21%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brooklyn Center Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Brooklyn Center Elementary School's student population of 798 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
798 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Brooklyn Center Elementary School is 0.73, 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)
(18-19)24%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)21%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
14%
7%
Hispanic
25%
10%
Black
42%
12%
White
6%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Brooklyn Center Elementary School often compared to?
Brooklyn Center Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jenny Lind Elementary School, Weaver Lake Science Math & Tech School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% MN state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average).
How many students attend Brooklyn Center Elementary School?
798 students attend Brooklyn Center Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Brooklyn Center Elementary School students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are White, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brooklyn Center Elementary School?
Brooklyn Center Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Brooklyn Center Elementary School offer ?
Brooklyn Center Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Brooklyn Center Elementary School part of?
Brooklyn Center Elementary School is part of Brooklyn Center School District.
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