Brooklyn Center Community Schools School District
School District · Brooklyn Center, Minnesota
Avg Rating
4.8
out of 10
Schools
7
1 elem, 1 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
2,099
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Avg Rating
4.8
out of 10
Schools
7
1 elem, 1 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
2,099
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
How this district compares
Minnesota rank
#372 of 389
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.5
below Minnesota avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,801
+$5,193 vs Minnesota median
District size
2,099 students
Much larger than Minnesota median
The short answer
Brooklyn Center Community Schools ranks #372 of 389 Minnesota districts by overall school rating. Brooklyn Center Community Schools's schools with real test data average 4.8/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Brooklyn Center Early College Acad (5.3/10), Brooklyn Center Elementary School (4.9/10), and Brooklyn Center High School (4.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Brooklyn Center Community Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brooklyn Center Early College Acad | 5.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Brooklyn Center Elementary School | 4.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Brooklyn Center High School | 4.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Brooklyn Center Middle School | 4.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Insight School of Minnesota | 4.5 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Brooklyn Center Community Schools
Brooklyn Center Community Schools is a Brooklyn Center, Minnesota school district serving 7 schools.The district educates 2,099 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.7:1. District-level spending was $19,801 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 4.8/10, Brooklyn Center Community Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Brooklyn Center Early College Acad, which has a composite score of 5.3/10.
In standardized testing, Brooklyn Center Community Schools students show an average math proficiency of 16.7% and ELA proficiency of 27.9%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Brooklyn Center Community Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Brooklyn Center Community Schools with test data.
Schools in Brooklyn Center Community Schools
7 schoolsElementary Schools1
Middle Schools1
High Schools3
District Details
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- Brooklyn Center
- Total Enrollment
- 2,099
- Teachers (FTE)
- 134
- District spending per student
- $19,801NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 13.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Brooklyn Center Community Schools?
Brooklyn Center Community Schools has 7 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Brooklyn Center Community Schools?
The average composite rating for Brooklyn Center Community Schools is 4.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Brooklyn Center Community Schools?
Brooklyn Center Community Schools's district-level spending was $19,801 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Brooklyn Center Community Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Brooklyn Center Community Schools is 15.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Brooklyn Center Community Schools?
Brooklyn Center Early College Acad is the highest-rated school in Brooklyn Center Community Schools with a composite score of 5.3/10.
What are the test scores in Brooklyn Center Community Schools?
Across schools in Brooklyn Center Community Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 16.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 27.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Brooklyn Center Community Schools compare to other districts in Minnesota?
Brooklyn Center Community Schools has an average school rating of 4.8/10 across 7 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Minnesota by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 16.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 27.9%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Minnesota Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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