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#332 of 1,992 schools in MN

Top 17% in state

Breckenridge Elementary

Elementary School · Breckenridge Public School District · Breckenridge, MN

An elementary school in Breckenridge, MN where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.

810 BEEDE AVE, Breckenridge, MN 56520

  • Math 52% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 52% proficient (2022)
  • 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.9Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.21 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.3Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+14.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile75th
Resources & Environment8.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.9:1
District spending per student$14,318
Chronic Absenteeism23.4%

Students at Breckenridge Elementary score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency52%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency52%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 52% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
69%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
52%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

55.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Breckenridge Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 33Car-Dependent
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated879/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Breckenridge), 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

$61,537

Median home value

$152,600

Median rent

$515/mo

College educated

20.6%

Homeownership

72.6%

Poverty rate

20.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56520; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Johns SchoolPrivate · tuition6.9privatePK–61.0 mi110Compare →
Zimmerman Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.2PK–K1.4 mi103Compare →
Wahpeton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.51–51.8 mi457Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Breckenridge Public School District

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$14,318NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Breckenridge Elementary is listed in BRECKENRIDGE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Breckenridge Elementary

Breckenridge Elementary is a public elementary school in Breckenridge, MN, part of Breckenridge Public School District, serving approximately 261 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #332 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Breckenridge Elementary

What grades does Breckenridge Elementary serve?

Breckenridge Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Breckenridge Elementary?

Breckenridge Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 261 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Breckenridge Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Breckenridge Elementary is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Breckenridge Elementary rank in MN?

Breckenridge Elementary ranks #332 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Breckenridge Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Breckenridge Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Breckenridge Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Breckenridge Elementary has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Breckenridge Elementary a charter school?

No, Breckenridge Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Breckenridge Elementary a Title I school?

No, Breckenridge Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Breckenridge Elementary?

55.6% of students at Breckenridge Elementary 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 – 6th
Enrollment
261
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Wilkin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.4%
Area population (ZIP 56520)
3,886
Area median age
42.4
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 56520; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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