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Brooklyn Center Elementary School
Elementary School · Brooklyn Center Community Schools · Brooklyn Center, MN
A Brooklyn Center Community Schools elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1500 59TH AVE N, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
- Math 6% proficient (2022)
- Reading 14% proficient (2022)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Brooklyn Center Elementary School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2017, to 10% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 24 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
85.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Brooklyn Center Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Minneapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 39Car-Dependent
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,374/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Brooklyn Center), 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
$77,385
Median home value
$243,800
Median rent
$1,370/mo
College educated
28.8%
Homeownership
67.6%
Poverty rate
12.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55430; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Center Ecse Age 3 - 5Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK | 0.0 mi | 20 | Compare → |
| Early Childhood Special Education (Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK | 0.0 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Jenny Lind ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 215 | Compare → |
| Kipp North Star PrimaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.5 | K–4 | 1.2 mi | 149 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Brooklyn Center Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $19,801NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Brooklyn Center Elementary School is listed in Brooklyn Center Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Brooklyn Center Elementary School
Brooklyn Center Elementary School is a public elementary school in Brooklyn Center, MN, part of Brooklyn Center Community Schools, serving approximately 744 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,968 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Brooklyn Center Elementary School
What grades does Brooklyn Center Elementary School serve?
Brooklyn Center Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Brooklyn Center Elementary School?
Brooklyn Center Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 744 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brooklyn Center Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brooklyn Center Elementary School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Brooklyn Center Elementary School rank in MN?
Brooklyn Center Elementary School ranks #1,968 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Brooklyn Center Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Brooklyn Center Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 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 Brooklyn Center Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Brooklyn Center Elementary School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Brooklyn Center Elementary School a charter school?
No, Brooklyn Center Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Brooklyn Center Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Brooklyn Center Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Brooklyn Center Elementary School?
85.1% of students at Brooklyn Center Elementary School 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
- 744
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hennepin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.3%
- Phone
- (763) 561-4480
- Area population (ZIP 55430)
- 22,569
- Area average commute
- 24.8 min
- Area median age
- 34.2
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 55430; 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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