Below Average
#1721 of 1,992 schools in MN
Vandenberge Middle School
Middle School · Elk River Public School District · Elk River, MN
An Elk River Public School District middle school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
948 PROCTOR AVE, Elk River, MN 55330
- Math 42% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 22.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Vandenberge Middle School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 21 points since 2019, to 45% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (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
27.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Vandenberge Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat 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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISD 728 Focus/journeyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 1–12 | 0.0 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| Ivan Sand Middle School AlcEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–8 | 0.1 mi | 1 | Compare → |
| Salk Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 6–8 | 0.5 mi | 677 | Compare → |
| Online728 Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–8 | 1.0 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
- #19 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
Vandenberge Middle School is listed in Elk River Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Vandenberge Middle School
Vandenberge Middle School is a public middle school in Elk River, MN, part of Elk River Public School District, serving approximately 521 students in grades 6th-8th with a 22.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,721 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Vandenberge Middle School
What grades does Vandenberge Middle School serve?
Vandenberge Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Vandenberge Middle School?
Vandenberge Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 521 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vandenberge Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vandenberge Middle School is 22.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Vandenberge Middle School rank in MN?
Vandenberge Middle School ranks #1,721 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Vandenberge Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Vandenberge Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Vandenberge Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Vandenberge Middle School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Vandenberge Middle School a charter school?
No, Vandenberge Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Vandenberge Middle School a Title I school?
No, Vandenberge Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vandenberge Middle School?
27.4% of students at Vandenberge 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
- 521
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Sherburne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.3%
- Phone
- (763) 241-3450
- 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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