C
Below Average
52/100

Birch Grove School For The Arts

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 4690 BROOKDALE DR N, Brooklyn Park, MN 55443
Overall
C
52/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 19th percentile in Minnesota
Growth
C+
Students gain 0.95 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 38th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Minnesota schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

52
Repit Score
out of 100
464
Students
enrolled
13.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%19/1002.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%38/100Students gain 0.95 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.90 in 2009–19; 45th percentile in Minnesota (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%92/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 51% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Minnesota schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −12 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Minnesota. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency42% (−11 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency42% (−5 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Minnesota state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White75%65%reading +5 pts, math -9 pts50th percentile (list)
Black27%27%reading -8 pts, math -7 pts28th percentile (list)
Hispanic30%30%reading -5 pts, math -4 pts34th percentile (list)
Asian45%45%reading -8 pts, math -14 pts29th percentile (list)
Multiracial55%35%reading -1 pts, math -21 pts24th percentile (list)
Low-income32%37%reading -7 pts, math -3 pts26th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 4690 BROOKDALE DR N
City Brooklyn Park
ZIP Code 55443
District 2725200
NCES School ID 272520001207
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 55443

Understanding the community around Birch Grove School For The Arts helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $87,306
Per Capita Income $41,295
Poverty Rate 7.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 43.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.1%
High School or Higher 89.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $323,000
Median Rent $1,203
Owner-Occupied 74.2%
Renter-Occupied 25.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Birch Grove School For The Arts.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.5%
Female 51.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 36.4%
Asian 19.2%
Hispanic/Latino 15.1%
Two or More Races 14.7%
White 13.4%
American Indian 1.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 464
Teachers (FTE) 33.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Birch Grove School For The Arts?
Birch Grove School For The Arts has a Repit School Score of 52 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Birch Grove School For The Arts?
Birch Grove School For The Arts has 464 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1.
What grades does Birch Grove School For The Arts serve?
Birch Grove School For The Arts serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Birch Grove School For The Arts receive per student?
Birch Grove School For The Arts receives $18,446 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Birch Grove School For The Arts in 55443 ▼
Avg Home Value
$385,679
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,565
1-Year Change
+2.4%
% Renters
25.8%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026