Enrollment
334
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brooklyn Center, MN
Brooklyn Center Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Brooklyn Center Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 270624005130
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brooklyn Center Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #7 of 14
- public schools in Brooklyn Center · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 68.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Brooklyn Center Middle School has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brooklyn Center Middle School ranks #7 of 14 public schools in Brooklyn Center, MN.
School address
District: Brooklyn Center School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270624005130 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.2%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Brooklyn Center Middle School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Brooklyn Center Middle School
Brooklyn Center Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, enrolling 334 students.
At 14.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Minnesota median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 334 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 143 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #33.
Its student body is led by African American (47%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 167 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 64.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Brooklyn Center School District spends $18,511 per pupil, 21% above the Minnesota average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 67 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 334 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Brooklyn Center School District also operates Brooklyn Center Elementary School (708 students) and Brooklyn Center High School (539 students) alongside Brooklyn Center Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Brooklyn Center Middle School compares
Brooklyn Center Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.2% | ▲ 59% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 334 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
334
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 50% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
64.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,511
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,270
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 167 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 67 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 47.3%
Hispanic or Latino 28.1%
Asian 12.9%
Two or More 6.3%
White 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Largest group: African American at 47.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.5, Brooklyn Center Middle School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Brooklyn Center School District, which includes Brooklyn Center Middle School.
$18,511
Per student
+21%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.2%
State 67.7%
Federal 16.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Brooklyn Center Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Center Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brooklyn Center High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Insight School of Minnesota | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brooklyn Center Early College Acad | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brooklyn Center Independent Study | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Brooklyn Center Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 60
- Students per teacher
- 30:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 58
- Students per teacher
- -
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~334 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Brooklyn Center Middle School
How many students attend Brooklyn Center Middle School?
Brooklyn Center Middle School has 334 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brooklyn Center, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brooklyn Center Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brooklyn Center Middle School is 14.5:1, which is 8% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brooklyn Center Middle School?
68.2% of students at Brooklyn Center Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brooklyn Center Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Brooklyn Center Middle School is African American at 47.3% of enrollment, in Brooklyn Center, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brooklyn Center Middle School?
Brooklyn Center Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Brooklyn Center Middle School rank among public schools in Brooklyn Center?
By Resource Investment Index, Brooklyn Center Middle School ranks #7 of 14 public schools in Brooklyn Center, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Brooklyn Center on the city page.
Is Brooklyn Center Middle School a good school?
Brooklyn Center Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Brooklyn Center School District?
Besides Brooklyn Center Middle School, Brooklyn Center School District also operates Brooklyn Center Elementary School (708 students), Brooklyn Center High School (539 students), and Insight School of Minnesota (509 students). See the Brooklyn Center School District district page for the complete list.
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