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Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8

PublicCharterGrades 7–8
ELK RIVER, Minnesota · SPECTRUM HIGH SCHOOL
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students287
Student:Teacher16.9:1
Free/Reduced Lunch18%
Title INo
Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8
OverviewEnrollmentPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 298
287
Total Enrollment
State avg: 50%
18%-31.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
16.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
Charter
Charter
7–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8 is a public middle serving grades 7–8 in ELK RIVER, Minnesota. The school enrolls 287 students. It is part of the SPECTRUM HIGH SCHOOL district. The school operates as a charter school.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Minnesota state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Serves a relatively affluent student body
18% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 50% state average)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelMiddle
Grade Span7–8
DistrictSPECTRUM HIGH SCHOOL
County27141
CityELK RIVER
ZIP55330
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID270027605140

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment287

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %18%
State Avg50%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)