Serving 677 students in grades 6-8, Salk Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 677 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Salk Middle School's student population of 677 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
677 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Salk Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Salk Middle School is 0.47, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#473 out of 1860 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
14%
12%
White
71%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Salk Middle School's ranking?
Salk Middle School is ranked #473 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Salk Middle School often compared to?
Salk Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vandenberge Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Salk Middle School?
677 students attend Salk Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Salk Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Salk Middle School?
Salk Middle School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Salk Middle School offer ?
Salk Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Salk Middle School part of?
Salk Middle School is part of Elk River Public School District.
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