Vandenberge Middle School
Vandenberge Middle School serves 559 students in grades 6-8.
Vandenberge Middle School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (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 69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 60%) for the 2017-18 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 Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 34% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Vandenberge Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Vandenberge Middle School's student population of 559 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 559 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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School Comparison
Vandenberge 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 Vandenberge Middle School is 0.26, 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 | #341 out of 1793 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 69% | 60% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 2% |
| Asian | 1% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 9% |
| Black | 2% | 11% |
| White | 86% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.26 | 0.54 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 16% | 29% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 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, middle school and elementary school to Vandenberge Middle School is Isd 728 Focus/journey (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Elk River Isd 728 Focus/journey Special Education School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 3-12 | 21 students10
0.0 miles
948 Proctor Rd
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400 0 3-12 21 - Elk River Fairview Program Alternative School Grades: 6-12 | 2 students
0.2 miles
1232 School St
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400 0.2 6-12 2 - Elk River Ivan Sand After School Credit Recov Alternative School
Reading: PS% Grades: 9-12 | 2 students
0.2 miles
1232 School St
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530 0.2 9-12 2 - Elk River Ivan Sand Community High School Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 69 students10
0.2 miles
1232 School St
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530 0.2 9-12 69 - Elk River Ivan Sand Community School Summer Alternative School Grades: 10-12
0.2 miles
1232 School St
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530 0.2 10-12 n/a
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