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#1493 of 1,992 schools in MN
Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8
Middle School · Spectrum High School · Elk River, MN
A Spectrum High School charter middle school serving grades 7th – 8th.
17823 INDUSTRIAL CIRCLE NW, Elk River, MN 55330
- Math 44% proficient (2022)
- Reading 68% proficient (2022)
- 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8 score 56% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 56% in 2022, across a 5-year record (2018–2022).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2018-2022) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2018-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 10 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
18.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat 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 | 1.8 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| Vandenberge Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 6–8 | 1.8 mi | 521 | Compare → |
| Ivan Sand Middle School AlcEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–8 | 1.9 mi | 1 | Compare → |
| Online728 Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–8 | 1.9 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.
Spectrum High School
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $10,285NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8 is listed in SPECTRUM HIGH SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8
Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8 is a public middle school in Elk River, MN, part of Spectrum High School, serving approximately 287 students in grades 7th-8th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,493 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8
What grades does Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8 serve?
Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8 serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8?
Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8 has an enrollment of approximately 287 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8 is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8 rank in MN?
Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8 ranks #1,493 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8's MySchoolScout rating?
Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8 has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Is Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8 a charter school?
Yes, Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8 is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8 a Title I school?
No, Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8?
18.1% of students at Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 287
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Sherburne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.5%
- Phone
- (763) 241-8703
- 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, 2018-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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