Below Average
#1653 of 1,992 schools in MN
Brooklyn Center Middle School
Middle School · Brooklyn Center Community Schools · Brooklyn Center, MN
A Brooklyn Center Community Schools middle school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6500 HUMBOLDT AVE N, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
- Math 3% proficient (2022)
- Reading 14% proficient (2022)
- 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Brooklyn Center Middle School score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 9% across the 6-year record (2017–2022).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 4% (multi-year average, 2017-2022) · reading/ELA 19% (multi-year average, 2017-2022)
Based on 8 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Brooklyn Center Middle 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 45Car-Dependent
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 39Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kipp North Star AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.5 | 5–8 | 1.9 mi | 122 | Compare → |
| Olson MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 6–8 | 1.9 mi | 308 | Compare → |
| Woodcrest Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 196 | Compare → |
| Fridley MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 5–8 | 2.3 mi | 632 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Brooklyn Center Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #3 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 Middle School is listed in Brooklyn Center Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Brooklyn Center Middle School
Brooklyn Center Middle School is a public middle school in Brooklyn Center, MN, part of Brooklyn Center Community Schools, serving approximately 346 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,653 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 4% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Brooklyn Center Middle School
What grades does Brooklyn Center Middle School serve?
Brooklyn Center Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Brooklyn Center Middle School?
Brooklyn Center Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 346 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brooklyn Center Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brooklyn Center Middle School is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Brooklyn Center Middle School rank in MN?
Brooklyn Center Middle School ranks #1,653 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Brooklyn Center Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Brooklyn Center Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Brooklyn Center Middle School has 4% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Is Brooklyn Center Middle School a charter school?
No, Brooklyn Center Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Brooklyn Center Middle School a Title I school?
No, Brooklyn Center Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Brooklyn Center Middle School?
81.8% of students at Brooklyn Center Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 346
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hennepin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 61.3%
- Phone
- (763) 561-2120
- Area population (ZIP 55430)
- 22,569
- Area average commute
- 24.8 min
- Area median age
- 34.2
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, 2017-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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