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Brookside Elementary is a public elementary school in Ramsey, Minnesota, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the Anoka-Hennepin School District. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top 25% of Minnesota elementary schools, delivering strong academic outcomes and supporting the success of diverse student subgroups.
Brookside Elementary's students perform significantly better than the district and state averages in MCA-III assessments for Math, Reading, and Science across all grade levels. In 2022-2023, the school's proficiency rates were 69.49% in Math, 60.41% in Reading, and 62.61% in Science, compared to the state averages of 45.49%, 49.92%, and 39.21%, respectively. The school's student subgroups, such as female students, male students, white students, English Language Learners, and students with special needs, all perform well above the state averages in their respective categories, indicating a focus on equity and inclusive practices.
Brookside Elementary's relatively diverse student population, with 77.49% white, 4.97% African American, 4.84% Hispanic, and 6.68% Asian students, sets it apart from some of the nearby schools, which tend to have a higher concentration of white students. Additionally, the school has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (30.37% in 2022-2023) compared to the district and some nearby schools, such as Dayton Elementary and Franklin Elementary. This diversity and socioeconomic mix may contribute to Brookside Elementary's strong academic performance and provide a more representative learning environment for students.
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