Salk Middle School
Tel:
(763)241-3455
- Salk Middle School serves 733 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 81% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 59%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 74% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 33%.
Top Placements
Salk Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Salk Middle School's student population of 733 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 733 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 39 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Salk Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has decreased from 22:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Salk Middle School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.33. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MN) |
| Overall School Rank | #121 out of 1,784 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 81% | 59% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 74% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 2% |
| Asian | 2% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 9% |
| Black | 6% | 11% |
| White | 86% | 67% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.26 | 0.33 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 9% | 30% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Elk River Public School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Salk Middle School is Elk River Senior High School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Isd 728 Focus/journey (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Lincoln Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Elk River Elk River Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 1586 students
0.5 miles
900 School St
Elk River, MN 55330
(763)241-3434 0.5 9-12 1586 - Elk River Lincoln Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 511 students
0.5 miles
600 School St
Elk River, MN 55330
(763)241-3480 0.5 K-5 511 - Elk River Parker Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 527 students
0.6 miles
500 School St
Elk River, MN 55330
(763)241-3500 0.6 K-5 527 - Elk River Isd 728 Focus/journey Special Education School
Grades: 2-12 | 23 students
0.7 miles
948 Proctor Rd
Elk River, MN 55330
(763)241-3400 0.7 2-12 23 - Elk River Vandenberge Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 474 students
0.7 miles
948 Proctor Ave
Elk River, MN 55330
(763)241-3450 0.7 6-8 474
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