Birch Grove School for the Arts vs Park Center IB World School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birch Grove School for the Arts
Brooklyn Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
460 students
Park Center IB World School
Brooklyn Park · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,061 students
| Measure | Birch Grove School for the Arts Brooklyn Park, Minnesota | Park Center IB World School Brooklyn Park, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #748 of 923 | #382 of 433 |
| National rank | #29309 of 50,301 | #12637 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 460 | 2,061 |
| Enrollment | 460 | 2,061 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68% | 63.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 25% |
| city | Brooklyn Park | Brooklyn Park |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Birch Grove School for the Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.9 vs 33.1).
- •Birch Grove School for the Arts does better on math proficiency (42% vs 25%).
- •Park Center IB World School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 42%).
- •Park Center IB World School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.4% vs 68%).
- •Birch Grove School for the Arts does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.9).
- •Park Center IB World School is the larger school with 2,061 students compared with 460.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Birch Grove School for the Arts better than Park Center IB World School?
On the Success Index (US), Birch Grove School for the Arts ranks higher (43.9 vs 33.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Birch Grove School for the Arts and Park Center IB World School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn Park and Brooklyn Park in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Birch Grove School for the Arts: 460. Park Center IB World School: 2,061. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Birch Grove School for the Arts and Park Center IB World School rank in Minnesota?
Birch Grove School for the Arts is 748th of 923 and Park Center IB World School is 382nd of 433 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).