Top Rankings
Brooklyn Center Community Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,174 students in Brooklyn Center Community Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Brooklyn Center Community Schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
11 Schools
2,767 Schools
# Students
2,174 Students
875,498 Students
# Teachers
157 Teachers
56,995 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Brooklyn Center Community Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 514 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 65% has increased from 61% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#491 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
41%
Graduation Rate
65%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)74.5%
27.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.74
0.60
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
2%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
10%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
25%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
40%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
17%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,443 is higher than the state median of $19,326. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,752 is higher than the state median of $20,060. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$49 MM
$16,920 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$54 MM
$17,562 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$22,443
$19,326
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$24,752
$20,060
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Brooklyn Center Community Schools Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brooklyn Center Early College Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5910 Shingle Creek Parkway, Su
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 561-2120
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 561-2120
Gr: 9-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Brooklyn Center Middle School Alc
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6500 Humboldt Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 561-2120
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 561-2120
Gr: 6-8
Rank: #33.
Brooklyn Center High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6500 Humboldt Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 561-2120
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 561-2120
Gr: 9-12 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Brooklyn Center Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1500 59th Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 561-4480
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 561-4480
Gr: PK-5 | 708 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
Brooklyn Center Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6500 Humboldt Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 561-2120
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 561-2120
Gr: 6-8 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Brooklyn Center 9 Grade Summer Alc
Alternative School
6500 Humboldt Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 561-2120
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 561-2120
Gr: 9
Rank: n/an/a
Brooklyn Center Ecse Age 3 - 5
Special Education School
1500 59th Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 450-3386
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 450-3386
Gr: PK | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
Brooklyn Center Independent Study
Alternative School
6500 Humboldt Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 450-3383
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 450-3383
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Brooklyn Center Summer School
Alternative School
6500 Humboldt Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 450-3383
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 450-3383
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Special Education
Special Education School
1500 59th Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 561-4480
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 561-4480
Gr: PK | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Brooklyn Center Community Schools?
Brooklyn Center Community Schools manages 10 public schools serving 2,174 students.
What is the rank of Brooklyn Center Community Schools?
Brooklyn Center Community Schools is ranked #504 out of 514 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Brooklyn Center Community Schools?
40% of Brooklyn Center Community Schools students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Brooklyn Center Community Schools?
Brooklyn Center Community Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Brooklyn Center Community Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,752 is higher than the state median of $20,060. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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