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Birch Grove School For The Arts vs. Monroe Elementary School - Mse

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School Overview

School
Birch Grove School For The Arts
4690 Brookdale Dr N
Minneapolis, MN 55443
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Monroe Elementary School - Mse
901 Brookdale Dr N
Minneapolis, MN 55444
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings
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Monroe Elementary School - Mse ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 464 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Birch Grove School For The Arts 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 28% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 539 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Monroe Elementary School - Mse ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
464 students
539 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Birch Grove School For The Arts over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Monroe Elementary School - Mse over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Birch Grove School For The Arts.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Monroe Elementary School - Mse.
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
40 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Birch Grove School For The Arts over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Monroe Elementary School - Mse over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Birch Grove School For The Arts with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Osseo Public School District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Monroe Elementary School - Mse with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Anoka-Hennepin School District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1345 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
#811 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Birch Grove School For The Arts, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Monroe Elementary School - Mse, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
28%
(Bottom 50% in MN)
64%
(Top 20% in MN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Birch Grove School For The Arts who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Osseo Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Monroe Elementary School - Mse who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Anoka-Hennepin School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
40%
(Bottom 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Birch Grove School For The Arts who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Osseo Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Monroe Elementary School - Mse who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Anoka-Hennepin School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Top 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Birch Grove School For The Arts who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Osseo Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Monroe Elementary School - Mse who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Anoka-Hennepin School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Birch Grove School For The Arts by grade.
This chart displays the students of Monroe Elementary School - Mse by grade.
Pre-K Students
28
-
Kindergarten Students
63
81
Grade 1 Students
62
75
Grade 2 Students
65
93
Grade 3 Students
76
87
Grade 4 Students
76
100
Grade 5 Students
94
103

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Birch Grove School For The Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Osseo Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Monroe Elementary School - Mse, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Anoka-Hennepin School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
19%
30%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Birch Grove School For The Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Osseo Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Monroe Elementary School - Mse, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Anoka-Hennepin School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
15%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Birch Grove School For The Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Osseo Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Monroe Elementary School - Mse, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Anoka-Hennepin School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
37%
23%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Birch Grove School For The Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Osseo Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Monroe Elementary School - Mse, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Anoka-Hennepin School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
13%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Birch Grove School For The Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Osseo Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Monroe Elementary School - Mse, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Anoka-Hennepin School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
15%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Birch Grove School For The Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Osseo Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Monroe Elementary School - Mse, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Anoka-Hennepin School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.77
0.78
This chart showcases the diversity score of Birch Grove School For The Arts, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Osseo Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Monroe Elementary School - Mse, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Anoka-Hennepin School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
42%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Birch Grove School For The Arts, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Osseo Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Monroe Elementary School - Mse, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Anoka-Hennepin School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Birch Grove School For The Arts, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Osseo Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Monroe Elementary School - Mse, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Anoka-Hennepin School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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