Elementary Schools in Brooklyn Center Community Schools

The Brooklyn Center Community Schools district in Minnesota operates three elementary schools: Brooklyn Center Elementary School, Brooklyn Center ECSE Age 3 - 5, and Early Childhood Special Education. These schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade and face significant challenges in academic performance and student needs.

Based on the available data, none of the three elementary schools in the Brooklyn Center Community Schools district stand out as high-performing. Brooklyn Center Elementary School has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing schools in Minnesota, with proficiency rates in both math and reading that are significantly below the state averages. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school's math proficiency rate was just 5.97%, compared to the state average of 45.21%. Similarly, the school's reading proficiency rate was 11.67%, compared to the state's 49.59%.

The other two schools, Brooklyn Center ECSE Age 3 - 5 and Early Childhood Special Education, serve specialized populations and do not have standardized test scores available. However, all three schools have very high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, indicating a high-need student population. The district's focus on providing targeted support for young learners, particularly those with special needs, is commendable, but the overall academic performance of the elementary schools remains a significant concern.