- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Brooklyn Center Middle School shrank from 365 students in 2022-23 to 346 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.2 → 20.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 270624005130 · Brooklyn Center, MN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
334 enr · 14.5:1 · 68.2% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Brooklyn Center Elementary School (708 students)
Brooklyn Center Middle School shrank from 365 students in 2022-23 to 346 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 23.2 → 20.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Brooklyn Center Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brooklyn Cente
Brooklyn Center Elementary School
708 students
- Brooklyn Cente
Brooklyn Center High School
539 students
- Insight School
Insight School of Minnesota
509 students
- This school
Brooklyn Center Middle School
334 students
- Brooklyn Cente 60
Brooklyn Center Early College Acad
60 students
- Brooklyn Cente 58
Brooklyn Center Independent Study
58 students
What this shows Brooklyn Center Middle School reports 334 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brooklyn Center Middle School compares
Brooklyn Center Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$19,801
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
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.
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
District finance for Brooklyn Center School District reports $19,801 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
- -
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~334 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 365 (2022-23) → 346 (2023-24), down 19.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.