Brooklyn Center Elementary School vs KIPP North Star Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brooklyn Center Elementary School
Brooklyn Center · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
708 students
KIPP North Star Primary
Minneapolis · Charter elementary · Grades K–4
124 students
| Measure | Brooklyn Center Elementary School Brooklyn Center, Minnesota | KIPP North Star Primary Minneapolis, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #861 of 923 | #909 of 923 |
| National rank | #41434 of 50,301 | #46722 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 708 | 124 |
| Enrollment | 708 | 124 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.9% | 91.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 15% |
| city | Brooklyn Center | Minneapolis |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brooklyn Center Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.4 vs 16.8).
- •Brooklyn Center Elementary School does better on math proficiency (24% vs 15%).
- •Brooklyn Center Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (21% vs 15%).
- •Brooklyn Center Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.9% vs 91.1%).
- •KIPP North Star Primary does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 11.8).
- •Brooklyn Center Elementary School is the larger school with 708 students compared with 124.
- •Brooklyn Center Elementary School is a public school while KIPP North Star Primary is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Brooklyn Center Elementary School better than KIPP North Star Primary?
On the Success Index (US), Brooklyn Center Elementary School ranks higher (25.4 vs 16.8 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 Brooklyn Center Elementary School and KIPP North Star Primary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn Center and Minneapolis in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brooklyn Center Elementary School: 708. KIPP North Star Primary: 124. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brooklyn Center Elementary School and KIPP North Star Primary rank in Minnesota?
Brooklyn Center Elementary School is 861st of 923 and KIPP North Star Primary is 909th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).