The top reported proficiency rate is 16% in English language arts. The lowest is 3% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Crest View Elementary
Crest View Elementary serves students from prekindergarten through fifth grade in Brooklyn Park, a large suburban city in northern Hennepin County. The school is part of the Osseo Public School District, which also goes by Osseo Area Schools. Brooklyn Park is a car-oriented city with no traditional downtown, spread across residential neighborhoods and commercial strips, and served by three separate school districts. Crest View sits within the Osseo district, which recently opened a new elementary school in the Maple Grove area and expanded its full-time online school, 279Online, to serve students statewide.
The school’s enrollment is moderate for an elementary building serving pre-K through fifth grade. The student body is diverse. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating that a large portion of families face economic challenges. The racial and ethnic composition reflects a predominantly nonwhite student population, with Black students making up the largest group, followed by Hispanic and Asian students. White students represent a small share of the enrollment.
State testing results for the most recent school year show that proficiency rates in math, reading, and science are low across the tested grades. In math, the share of students meeting state standards was modest in fourth grade and lower in fifth grade. In reading, the share of students meeting standards was very low in third grade, higher in fourth grade, and higher still in fifth grade, though still below a majority. In science, the share of students meeting standards was very low. The school’s overall proficiency index, which averages results across tested subjects and grades, places Crest View in the bottom quartile relative to other schools in Hennepin County. A parent may want to discuss with the school what academic supports are in place and how the school is working to raise achievement.
Because Crest View serves only elementary grades, there is no graduation rate to report. Data on chronic absenteeism, special education enrollment, and English learner enrollment were not available in the source materials, so a full picture of student support needs is incomplete. A parent may want to ask the school directly about these areas.
The school is a regular public school, not a charter or magnet. It is part of a large suburban district that spans several communities in the northwest Twin Cities metro. The district recently opened a new elementary school in the Maple Grove area, which may affect attendance boundaries over time. The district also operates a full-time online school, 279Online, which is available to students across Minnesota.
Brooklyn Park itself is a large, car-dependent suburb with extensive parks and trails but no walkable downtown. Housing values in the area are near the state average, and rents have been rising. The city’s population has seen a modest decline in recent years, though it still has undeveloped land that could support future growth. The area is well-connected by highways to Minneapolis and the broader metro.
For a family considering Crest View, the central fact is that state test scores are low across all subjects and grades. The school serves a high-poverty student population, and the academic results reflect that challenge. A parent should expect to be an active partner with the school and may want to ask about specific interventions, tutoring, and enrichment programs. The school’s size is manageable, and its location in a large suburban district means families have access to district-level resources and programs, including the online school option. The surrounding community offers extensive parks and recreational amenities, though daily life is car-dependent.
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