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#1152 of 1,992 schools in MN
Birch Grove School for the Arts
Elementary School · Osseo Public School District · Brooklyn Park, MN
An Osseo Public School District elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4690 BROOKDALE DR N, Brooklyn Park, MN 55443
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Birch Grove School for the Arts score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 35% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Birch Grove School for the Arts sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,781/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Brooklyn Park), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$88,220
Median home value
$346,200
Median rent
$1,306/mo
College educated
36.1%
Homeownership
73.7%
Poverty rate
11.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55443; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crest View ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 241 | Compare → |
| Early Childhood Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK | 1.1 mi | 374 | Compare → |
| Palmer Lake ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 468 | Compare → |
| St Alphonsus Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 148 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Osseo Public School District
- Schools in district
- 34
- Rank in district
- #13 of 30
- District spending per student
- $16,345NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Birch Grove School for the Arts is listed in OSSEO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Birch Grove School for the Arts
Birch Grove School for the Arts is a public elementary school in Brooklyn Park, MN, part of Osseo Public School District, serving approximately 464 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,152 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Birch Grove School for the Arts
What grades does Birch Grove School for the Arts serve?
Birch Grove School for the Arts serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Birch Grove School for the Arts?
Birch Grove School for the Arts has an enrollment of approximately 464 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Birch Grove School for the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Birch Grove School for the Arts is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Birch Grove School for the Arts rank in MN?
Birch Grove School for the Arts ranks #1,152 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Birch Grove School for the Arts's MySchoolScout rating?
Birch Grove School for the Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Birch Grove School for the Arts?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Birch Grove School for the Arts has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Birch Grove School for the Arts a charter school?
No, Birch Grove School for the Arts is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Birch Grove School for the Arts a Title I school?
No, Birch Grove School for the Arts is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Birch Grove School for the Arts?
77.6% of students at Birch Grove School for the Arts qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 464
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hennepin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.6%
- Phone
- (763) 561-1374
- Area population (ZIP 55443)
- 33,318
- Area average commute
- 22.4 min
- Area median age
- 37.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 55443; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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