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#946 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 47% in state
Salk Middle School
Middle School · Elk River Public School District · Elk River, MN
An Elk River Public School District middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
11970 HIGHLAND RD, Elk River, MN 55330
- Math 53% proficient (2022)
- Reading 56% proficient (2022)
- 25.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Salk Middle School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 19 points since 2019, to 55% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
30.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Salk Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,096/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Elk River), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$111,481
Median home value
$355,200
Median rent
$1,356/mo
College educated
33.1%
Homeownership
84.3%
Poverty rate
2.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55330; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISD 728 Focus/journeyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 1–12 | 0.5 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| Vandenberge Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 6–8 | 0.5 mi | 521 | Compare → |
| Ivan Sand Middle School AlcEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–8 | 0.6 mi | 1 | Compare → |
| Online728 Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–8 | 0.7 mi | 25 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Elk River Public School District
- Schools in district
- 31
- Rank in district
- #14 of 21
- District spending per student
- $12,958NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Salk Middle School is listed in Elk River Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Salk Middle School
Salk Middle School is a public middle school in Elk River, MN, part of Elk River Public School District, serving approximately 677 students in grades 6th-8th with a 25.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #946 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Salk Middle School
What grades does Salk Middle School serve?
Salk Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Salk Middle School?
Salk Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 677 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salk Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Salk Middle School is 25.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Salk Middle School rank in MN?
Salk Middle School ranks #946 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Salk Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Salk Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Salk Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Salk Middle School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Salk Middle School a charter school?
No, Salk Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Salk Middle School a Title I school?
No, Salk Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Salk Middle School?
30.4% of students at Salk Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 677
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Sherburne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.4%
- Phone
- (763) 241-3455
- Area population (ZIP 55330)
- 45,080
- Area average commute
- 29.8 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 55330; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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