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Brooklyn Center Middle School Alc

6500 Humboldt Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55430
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Brooklyn Center High School is a public high school located in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota.
Brooklyn Center Middle School Alc 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-8
  • : 11-19%
  • : 30-39%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

School Overview

School Type
Alternative school
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
n/a
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
1 teacher

Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2019-2024)

YearBrooklyn Center Middle School Alc
20241
20231
20212
20201
20191
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Year Founded
1961
Colors
Purple and White

School Rankings

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This School
State Level (MN)
(17-18)
11-19%
58%

Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2017-2018)

YearBrooklyn Center Middle School AlcMinnesotaBrooklyn Center Community Schools
201815%58%16%
201720%59%20%
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(17-18)
30-39%
60%

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2017-2018)

YearBrooklyn Center Middle School AlcMinnesotaBrooklyn Center Community Schools
201834%60%16%
201720%61%29%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
n/a
0.60
School Statewide Testing
View Education Department Test Scores
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% MN state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average).
What grades does Brooklyn Center Middle School Alc offer ?
Brooklyn Center Middle School Alc offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Brooklyn Center Middle School Alc part of?
Brooklyn Center Middle School Alc is part of Brooklyn Center Community Schools.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-8
  • : 11-19%
  • : 30-39%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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