Spectrum Middle School - Grade 6

11044 INDUSTRIAL CIRCLE NW
ELK RIVER, MN 55330

www.spectrumhighschool.org/

Charter School 147 Students

Middle School 6th - 6th

School Overview

Spectrum Middle School, located in Elk River, Minnesota, operates as a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Spectrum community, the school emphasizes a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum designed to challenge students academically while fostering a supportive environment. The school is known for its focus on character development and student accountability, striving to prepare learners for the transition into high school and beyond through a structured and focused academic setting.

Beyond its academic core, Spectrum Middle School encourages student participation in a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, clubs, and service-learning opportunities. By maintaining smaller class sizes and a dedicated faculty, the school aims to create a personalized educational experience that addresses the unique needs of middle schoolers. Ultimately, the institution is committed to its mission of helping students reach their full potential by balancing high academic expectations with a strong sense of community and personal responsibility.

147

Total Students

8.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Spectrum Middle School - Grade 6
Demographic	Student Count
White	129
Hispanic	7
Black	5
Asian	1
Two or More	5

White
129 (87.8%)
Hispanic
7 (4.8%)
Black
5 (3.4%)
Two or More
5 (3.4%)
Asian
1 (0.7%)

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:	SPECTRUM HIGH SCHOOL
Phone:	(763)241-8703
Website:	http://www.spectrumhighschool.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 6th
Total Students:	147
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	14
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 6 147