Brooklyn Center School District
- For the 2021 school year, there are 10 public schools in Brooklyn Center School District, serving 2,566 students. Brooklyn Center School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Minnesota.
- Public schools in Brooklyn Center School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 60% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
- The top ranked public schools in Brooklyn Center School District are Earle Brown Elementary School, Brooklyn Center Middle School Alc and Brooklyn Center High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is more than the Minnesota public school average of 16:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Brooklyn Center School District |
| School District Website | http://www.brooklyncenterschools.org |
| School District Phone Number | (763) 450-3386 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (MN) |
| # of Schools | 10 Schools | 2,561 Schools |
| # of Students | 2,566 Students | 885,892 Students |
| # of Teachers | 149 Teachers | 55,880 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
District Comparison
- Brooklyn Center School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 520 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 61% has increased from 48% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (MN) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #490 out of 524 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 16% | 58% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 16% | 60% |
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| Graduation Rate | 61% | 83% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.75 | 0.54 |
| # of American Indian Students | 36 Students | 15,036 Students |
| % American Indian Students | 1% | 2% |
| # of Asian Students | 353 Students | 60,101 Students |
| % Asian Students | 14% | 7% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 523 Students | 82,282 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 20% | 9% |
| # of Black Students | 1,027 Students | 97,668 Students |
| % Black Students | 40% | 11% |
| # of White Students | 510 Students | 588,218 Students |
| % White Students | 20% | 66% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 697 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 117 Students | 41,741 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 5% | 5% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 124 | 22,692 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 160 | 64,220 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 157 | 63,621 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 169 | 64,478 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 202 | 65,799 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 157 | 67,321 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 171 | 67,763 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 159 | 66,635 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 143 | 66,215 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 181 | 66,474 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 207 | 67,065 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 222 | 66,025 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 220 | 66,707 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 294 | 70,877 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $14,895 is higher than the state median of $14,416. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $14,042 is less than the state median of $14,606. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (MN) |
| Total Revenue | $38 MM | $8 MM |
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| Spending | $36 MM | $8 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $14,895 | $14,416 |
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| Revenue / Student | $14,042 | $14,606 |
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Brooklyn Center School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Earle Brown Elementary School Magnet School
Math: 27% | Reading: 25%Rank:1/Bottom 50%1500 59th Ave N10
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 561-4480
Grades: PK-5 | 1,117 student
- Brooklyn Center Middle School Alc Alternative School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%Rank:1/Bottom 50%6500 Humboldt Ave N10
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 561-2120
Grades: 6-8 | 58 students
- Brooklyn Center High School Magnet School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:1/Bottom 50%6500 Humboldt Ave N10
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 561-2120
Grades: 9-12 | 573 students
- Insight School Of Minnesota Math: 9% | Reading: 28%Rank:1/Bottom 50%6120 Earle Brown Drive Ste #2010
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 560-1905
Grades: 6-12 | 359 students
- Brooklyn Center Middle School Math: 6% | Reading: 18%Rank:1/Bottom 50%6500 Humboldt Ave N10
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 561-2120
Grades: 6-8 | 373 students
- Brooklyn Center Early College Academy Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: PS%5910 Shingle Creek Parkway, Su
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 561-2120
Grades: 9-12 | 23 students
- Brooklyn Center Ecse Age 3 - 5 Special Education School1500 59th Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 450-3386
Grades: PK | 13 students
- Brooklyn Center Independent Study Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: PS%6500 Humboldt Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(763) 561-2120
Grades: 9-12 | 40 students
- Brooklyn Center Summer School Alternative School6500 Humboldt Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 561-2120
Grades: 9-12 | n/a student
- Early Childhood Special Education Special Education School1500 59th Ave. N.
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 561-4480
Grades: PK | 10 students
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