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#1749 of 1,992 schools in MN

Insight School of Minnesota

High School · Brooklyn Center Community Schools · Brooklyn Center, MN

A Brooklyn Center Community Schools high school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.

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5910 SHINGLE CREEK PKWY, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430

  • Math 3% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 32% proficient (2022)
  • 52.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.9Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.49 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.7Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency2.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)31% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-14.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile9th
College Readiness5.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate52%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.1Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.2:1
District spending per student$19,801

Students at Insight School of Minnesota score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency3%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 25 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 17% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
17%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
17%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
12%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2013
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
9%
ELA
28%
2018
Math
8%
ELA
29%
2019
Math
8%
ELA
29%
2020*
Math
15%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
15%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
3%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 37% (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

67.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Insight School of Minnesota 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 49Car-Dependent
  • Transit 57Good Transit
  • Bike 57Bikeable
  • 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

Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Brooklyn Center Early College AcadEnrollment path unverified5.79–120.0 mi63Compare →
Brooklyn Center High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.49–121.0 mi516Compare →
Henry HighEnrollment path unverified5.79–122.0 mi826Compare →
Park Center Ib World SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.79–122.4 mi1,991Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Brooklyn Center Community Schools

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#4 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

Insight School of Minnesota is listed in Brooklyn Center Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Insight School of Minnesota

Insight School of Minnesota is a public high school in Brooklyn Center, MN, part of Brooklyn Center Community Schools, serving approximately 400 students in grades 6th-12th with a 22.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,749 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Insight School of Minnesota

What grades does Insight School of Minnesota serve?

Insight School of Minnesota serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Insight School of Minnesota?

Insight School of Minnesota has an enrollment of approximately 400 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Insight School of Minnesota?

The student-teacher ratio at Insight School of Minnesota is 22.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Insight School of Minnesota rank in MN?

Insight School of Minnesota ranks #1,749 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Insight School of Minnesota's MySchoolScout rating?

Insight School of Minnesota has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Insight School of Minnesota?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Insight School of Minnesota has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Insight School of Minnesota a charter school?

No, Insight School of Minnesota is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Insight School of Minnesota a Title I school?

No, Insight School of Minnesota is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Insight School of Minnesota?

67.5% of students at Insight School of Minnesota 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 – 12th
Enrollment
400
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Hennepin County
4-Year Graduation
52.0%
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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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