Below Average
#1684 of 1,992 schools in MN
Browns Valley Elementary
Elementary School · Browns Valley Public School Dist · Browns Valley, MN
A Browns Valley Public School Dist elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX N, Browns Valley, MN 56219
- Math 35% proficient (2022)
- Reading 35% proficient (2022)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Browns Valley Elementary score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 35 points since 2019, to 35% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (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
55.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Browns Valley 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 31Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,429
Median home value
$169,400
Median rent
$589/mo
College educated
9.2%
Homeownership
73.4%
Poverty rate
24.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56219; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Browns Valley Public School Dist
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $15,589NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Browns Valley Elementary is listed in Browns Valley Public School Dist; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Browns Valley Elementary
Browns Valley Elementary is a public elementary school in Browns Valley, MN, part of Browns Valley Public School Dist, serving approximately 129 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,684 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Browns Valley Elementary
What grades does Browns Valley Elementary serve?
Browns Valley Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Browns Valley Elementary?
Browns Valley Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 129 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Browns Valley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Browns Valley Elementary is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Browns Valley Elementary rank in MN?
Browns Valley Elementary ranks #1,684 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Browns Valley Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Browns Valley Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Browns Valley Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Browns Valley Elementary has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Browns Valley Elementary a charter school?
No, Browns Valley Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Browns Valley Elementary a Title I school?
No, Browns Valley Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Browns Valley Elementary?
55.8% of students at Browns Valley 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 129
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Traverse County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.8%
- Phone
- (320) 695-2103
- Area population (ZIP 56219)
- 901
- Area median age
- 46.8
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 56219; 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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