Vandenberge Middle School
Tel:
(763)241-3450
- Vandenberge Middle School serves 474 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 71% (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 72% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 33%.
School Overview
- Vandenberge Middle School's student population of 474 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 474 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Vandenberge Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Vandenberge Middle School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.34. 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 | #319 out of 1,784 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 71% | 59% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 72% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 2% |
| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 9% |
| Black | 1% | 11% |
| White | 91% | 67% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.34 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 14% | 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 Vandenberge Middle School is Ivan Sand Community High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Salk Middle School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Meadowvale Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Elk River Ivan Sand Community High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 75 students
0.2 miles
1232 School St
Elk River, MN 55330
(763)241-3530 0.2 9-12 75 - 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 Handke Center- Ec Special Education Special Education School
Grades: PK | 313 students
0.7 miles
1170 Main St
Elk River, MN 55330
(763)241-3400 0.7 PK 313 - Elk River Meadowvale Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 584 students
0.7 miles
12701 Elk Lake Rd
Elk River, MN 55330
(763)241-3470 0.7 K-5 584 - Elk River Salk Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 733 students
0.7 miles
11970 Highland Rd
Elk River, MN 55330
(763)241-3455 0.7 6-8 733
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