Spectrum High School School District
School District · Elk River, Minnesota
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
3
2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,285
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
3
2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,285
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
Evaluating Spectrum High School?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Spectrum High School as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Spectrum Middle School - Grade 6
Elk River · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Spectrum High School
Elk River · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8
Elk River · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Minnesota rank
#112 of 386
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.7
above Minnesota avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,285
$4,323 vs Minnesota median
District size
892 students
Typical than Minnesota median
The short answer
Spectrum High School ranks #112 of 386 Minnesota districts by overall school rating. Spectrum High School's schools with real test data average 6.9/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Spectrum Middle School - Grade 6 (8.1/10), Spectrum High School (7.5/10), and Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8 (5.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Spectrum High School
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spectrum Middle School - Grade 6 | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Spectrum High School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8 | 5.2 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Spectrum High School
Spectrum High School is a Elk River, Minnesota school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 892 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.5:1. The district invests $10,285 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.9/10, Spectrum High School demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Spectrum Middle School - Grade 6, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, Spectrum High School students show an average math proficiency of 54.6% and ELA proficiency of 71.6%.
The district includes 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Spectrum High School, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Spectrum High School with test data.
Schools in Spectrum High School
3 schools High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- Elk River
- Total Enrollment
- 892
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Spectrum High School?
Spectrum High School has 3 schools in total — 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Spectrum High School?
The average composite rating for Spectrum High School is 6.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Spectrum High School?
Spectrum High School spends $10,285 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Spectrum High School?
The average student-teacher ratio in Spectrum High School is 16.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Spectrum High School?
Spectrum Middle School - Grade 6 is the highest-rated school in Spectrum High School with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What are the test scores in Spectrum High School?
Across schools in Spectrum High School with test data, the average math proficiency is 54.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 71.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Spectrum High School compare to other districts in Minnesota?
Spectrum High School has an average school rating of 6.9/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Minnesota by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 54.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 71.6%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Minnesota Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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