Trek North Middle School

2400 PINE RIDGE AVE NW
BEMIDJI, MN 56601

www.treknorth.org/

Charter School 109 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Trek North Middle School, located in Bemidji, Minnesota, is a public charter school that emphasizes a unique, student-centered approach to education. Serving students in the middle school grades, the institution is known for its smaller class sizes and a community-oriented atmosphere that prioritizes personalized learning. By focusing on academic rigor combined with social-emotional growth, the school aims to create an inclusive environment where students can build strong relationships with their teachers and peers.

Beyond its core curriculum, Trek North is often recognized for its commitment to project-based learning and hands-on experiences. The school encourages students to take an active role in their education, often integrating outdoor experiences and local community engagement into their academic programming. By fostering a culture of curiosity and self-advocacy, Trek North Middle School strives to prepare its students not only for the transition to high school but also for success as independent, thoughtful members of the Bemidji community.

109

Total Students

8.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Trek North Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	40
Hispanic	10
Two or More	13
American Indian	46

American Indian
46 (42.2%)
White
40 (36.7%)
Two or More
13 (11.9%)
Hispanic
10 (9.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	TREKNORTH HIGH SCHOOL
Phone:	(218)444-1888
Website:	http://www.treknorth.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	109
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	59
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 36

Grade 7 35

Grade 8 38