Brooklyn Middle STEAM School vs Palmer Lake Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brooklyn Middle STEAM School
Brooklyn Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
931 students
Palmer Lake Elementary
Brooklyn Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
493 students
| Measure | Brooklyn Middle STEAM School Brooklyn Park, Minnesota | Palmer Lake Elementary Brooklyn Park, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #207 of 266 | #817 of 923 |
| National rank | #9214 of 15,369 | #35729 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 931 | 493 |
| Enrollment | 931 | 493 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.8% | 63.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 29% |
| city | Brooklyn Park | Brooklyn Park |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brooklyn Middle STEAM School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.7 vs 34.3).
- •Brooklyn Middle STEAM School does better on math proficiency (36% vs 29%).
- •Brooklyn Middle STEAM School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 32%).
- •Brooklyn Middle STEAM School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.8% vs 63.1%).
- •Palmer Lake Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 15.8).
- •Brooklyn Middle STEAM School is the larger school with 931 students compared with 493.
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 Middle STEAM School better than Palmer Lake Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Brooklyn Middle STEAM School ranks higher (42.7 vs 34.3 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 Middle STEAM School and Palmer Lake Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn Park and Brooklyn Park in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brooklyn Middle STEAM School: 931. Palmer Lake Elementary: 493. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brooklyn Middle STEAM School and Palmer Lake Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Brooklyn Middle STEAM School is 207th of 266 and Palmer Lake Elementary is 817th of 923 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).