Salk Middle School
Salk Middle School serves 781 students in grades 6-8.
Salk Middle School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 60%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 34% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Salk Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Salk Middle School's student population of 781 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 781 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers |
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School Comparison
Salk Middle School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,793 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Salk Middle School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MN) |
Overall Testing Rank | #217 out of 1793 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 71% | 60% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 2% |
| Asian | 4% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 9% |
| Black | 7% | 11% |
| White | 82% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.32 | 0.54 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 12% | 29% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Elk River Public School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Elk River Elk River Senior High School Math: 65% | Reading: 65%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 1,694 student10
0.5 miles
900 School St
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3434 0.5 9-12 1,694 - Elk River Lincoln Elementary School Math: 64% | Reading: 61%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 582 students10
0.5 miles
600 School St
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3480 0.5 K-5 582 - Elk River Elk River Middle School Alc Alternative School
0.6 miles
1232 School St. Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530 0.6 n/a n/a - Elk River Parker Elementary School Math: 81% | Reading: 81%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-5 | 573 students10
0.6 miles
500 School St
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3500 0.6 K-5 573 - Elk River Isd 728 Focus/journey Special Education School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 3-12 | 21 students10
0.7 miles
948 Proctor Rd
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400 0.7 3-12 21
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