Brooklyn Center High School is a public high school located in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota.
Serving 334 students in grades 6-8, Brooklyn Center Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 4% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 334 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brooklyn Center Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Brooklyn Center Middle School's student population of 334 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
334 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
1961
Colors
Purple and White
School Rankings
Brooklyn Center Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brooklyn Center Middle School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1765 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
13%
7%
Hispanic
28%
12%
Black
47%
12%
White
4%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Brooklyn Center Community Schools
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Centaur
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brooklyn Center Middle School's ranking?
Brooklyn Center Middle School is ranked #1765 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Brooklyn Center Middle School often compared to?
Brooklyn Center Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Compass-bell Center, Nasha Shkola Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Brooklyn Center Middle School?
334 students attend Brooklyn Center Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Brooklyn Center Middle School students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are White, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brooklyn Center Middle School?
Brooklyn Center Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Brooklyn Center Middle School offer ?
Brooklyn Center Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Brooklyn Center Middle School part of?
Brooklyn Center Middle School is part of Brooklyn Center Community Schools.
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