Spectrum Middle School - Grade 6 (Ranked Top 30% for 2025-26)

11044 Industrial Circle Nw
Elk River, MN 55330

Top 30%

Serving 121 students in grades 6, Spectrum Middle School - Grade 6 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).

The percentage of students achieving is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving is 75-79% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).

The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

School Type: Charter School
Grades: 6
Enrollment: 121 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
: Top 30% in MN
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Spectrum Middle School - Grade 6 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

School Overview

Spectrum Middle School - Grade 6's student population of 121 students has grown by 18% over five school years.

The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.

School Type

Charter School

Grades Offered

Grades 6
(No virtual instruction)

Total Students

121 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2016-2023)
Year	Spectrum Middle School - Grade 6
2023	133
2022	122
2021	136
2020	102
2019	102
2018	129
2017	129
2016	101

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

8 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2016-2023)
Year	Spectrum Middle School - Grade 6
2023	5
2022	4
2021	4
2020	7
2019	7
2018	8
2017	8
2016	7

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Year Founded

2006

School Mascot

Sting

School Rankings

Spectrum Middle School - Grade 6 ranks within the top 30% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Spectrum Middle School - Grade 6 is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (MN)

#368 out of 1773 schools
(Top 30%)

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Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2015-2023)
Year	Spectrum Middle School - Grade 6
2023	#368
2022	#232
2021	#379
2019	#271
2018	#220
2017	#262
2016	#541
2015	#536

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45-49%

46%

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Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2015-2023)
Year	Spectrum Middle School - Grade 6	Minnesota	Spectrum High School District
2023	47%	46%	42%
2022	52%	45%	47%
2021	47%	45%	49%
2019	62%	56%	61%
2018	67%	58%	67%
2017	67%	59%	64%
2016	62%	60%	62%
2015	62%	61%	66%

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75-79%

51%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2015-2022)
Year	Spectrum Middle School - Grade 6	Minnesota	Spectrum High School District
2022	77%	51%	72%
2021	72%	53%	72%
2019	77%	59%	69%
2018	77%	60%	67%
2017	77%	61%	75%
2016	67%	60%	68%
2015	67%	60%	70%

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Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

13:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2016-2023)
Year	Spectrum Middle School - Grade 6	Minnesota	Spectrum High School District
2023	27:1	14:1	27:1
2022	31:1	14:1	28:1
2021	34:1	14:1	27:1
2020	15:1	14:1	18:1
2019	15:1	14:1	18:1
2018	16:1	16:1	16:1
2017	16:1	14:1	16:1
2016	14:1	16:1	15:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2016-2023)
Year	Spectrum Middle School - Grade 6	Minnesota	Spectrum High School District
2023	1%	7%	2%
2022	3%	7%	3%
2021	3%	7%	3%
2020	2%	7%	4%
2019	2%	7%	4%
2018	5%	7%	3%
2017	5%	7%	3%
2016	4%	7%	3%

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Hispanic

12%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2016-2023)
Year	Spectrum Middle School - Grade 6	Minnesota	Spectrum High School District
2023	3%	11%	5%
2022	5%	10%	6%
2021	4%	10%	5%
2020	4%	9%	3%
2019	4%	9%	3%
2018	3%	9%	1%
2017	3%	9%	1%
2016	2%	9%

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Black

12%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2016-2023)
Year	Spectrum Middle School - Grade 6	Minnesota	Spectrum High School District
2023	2%	12%	2%
2022	2%	12%	2%
2021	2%	11%	1%
2018	1%	11%	1%
2017	1%	11%	1%
2016	3%	10%

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White

87%

61%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2016-2023)
Year	Spectrum Middle School - Grade 6	Minnesota	Spectrum High School District
2023	88%	62%	86%
2022	85%	63%	84%
2021	82%	64%	86%
2020	92%	66%	89%
2019	92%	66%	89%
2018	87%	67%	91%
2017	87%	67%	91%
2016	88%	68%	93%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2016-2023)
Year	Spectrum Middle School - Grade 6	Minnesota	Spectrum High School District
2023	6%	6%	5%
2022	5%	6%	5%
2021	9%	6%	5%
2020	2%	5%	3%
2019	2%	5%	3%
2018	4%	4%	4%
2017	4%	4%	4%
2016	3%	4%	4%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.24

0.59

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2016-2023)
Year	Spectrum Middle School - Grade 6	Minnesota	Spectrum High School District
2023	0.22	0.59	0.25
2022	0.27	0.58	0.28
2021	0.32	0.57	0.26
2020	0.15	0.54	0.20
2019	0.15	0.54	0.20
2018	0.24	0.53	0.17
2017	0.24	0.53	0.17
2016	0.22	0.52	0.13

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Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

13%

36%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2016-2023)
Year	Spectrum Middle School - Grade 6	Minnesota	Spectrum High School District
2023	16%	35%	13%
2022	10%	26%	6%
2021	7%	26%	6%
2020	15%	28%	9%
2019	15%	28%	9%
2018	18%	30%	13%
2017	18%	30%	13%
2016	3%	31%	9%

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Eligible for

10%

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2016-2023)
Year	Spectrum Middle School - Grade 6	Minnesota	Spectrum High School District
2023	5%	8%	4%
2022	2%	6%	2%
2021	4%	6%	3%
2020	5%	8%	3%
2019	5%	8%	3%
2016	7%	7%	6%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Spectrum High School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

School Notes

School Mascot: Sting

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Spectrum Middle School - Grade 6's ranking?

Spectrum Middle School - Grade 6 is ranked #368 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).

How many students attend Spectrum Middle School - Grade 6?

121 students attend Spectrum Middle School - Grade 6.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

87% of Spectrum Middle School - Grade 6 students are White, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Spectrum Middle School - Grade 6?

Spectrum Middle School - Grade 6 has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.

What grades does Spectrum Middle School - Grade 6 offer ?

Spectrum Middle School - Grade 6 offers enrollment in grades 6 (No virtual instruction).

What school district is Spectrum Middle School - Grade 6 part of?

Spectrum Middle School - Grade 6 is part of Spectrum High School District.