Serving 708 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 708 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- 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 708 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
708 students
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
School Rankings
Brooklyn Center Elementary 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 Center Elementary School is 0.69, 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
#1750 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Asian
11%
7%
Hispanic
29%
12%
Black
46%
12%
White
7%
60%
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brooklyn Center Elementary School's ranking?
Brooklyn Center Elementary School is ranked #1750 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
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?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Brooklyn Center Elementary School?
708 students attend Brooklyn Center Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Brooklyn Center Elementary School students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brooklyn Center Elementary School?
Brooklyn Center Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Brooklyn Center Elementary School offer ?
Brooklyn Center Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Brooklyn Center Elementary School part of?
Brooklyn Center Elementary School is part of Brooklyn Center Community Schools.
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