Salk Middle School

11970 Highland Rd
Elk River, MN 55330
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 725 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 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 45:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 725 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 45:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 30% in MN
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 60% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Salk Middle School's student population of 725 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 60% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
725 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

Salk Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Salk Middle School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (MN)
#511 out of 1734 schools
(Top 30%)
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49%
45%
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60%
53%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
45:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
2%
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Asian
3%
7%
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Hispanic
4%
10%
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Black
11%
12%
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White
75%
63%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
6%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.42
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Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
26%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Salk Middle School's ranking?
Salk Middle School is ranked #511 out of 1,734 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?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Salk Middle School?
725 students attend Salk Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Salk Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 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 45:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Salk Middle School offer ?
Salk Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Salk Middle School part of?
Salk Middle School is part of Elk River School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 725 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 45:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 60% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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