Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8

17823 INDUSTRIAL CIRCLE NW
ELK RIVER, MN 55330

www.spectrumhighschool.org/

Charter School 291 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Spectrum Middle School, located at 17823 Industrial Circle NW in Elk River, Minnesota, serves students in grades 7 and 8. As part of the Spectrum charter school system, the middle school is designed to bridge the gap between primary education and the more rigorous academic expectations of high school. The school emphasizes a focused learning environment that prioritizes core academic mastery, critical thinking, and the development of study habits necessary for future collegiate and career success.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Spectrum Middle School is known for maintaining a structured and supportive community that encourages student involvement. The school typically integrates character development and small-group learning to ensure that each student receives individualized attention. By fostering a culture of high expectations and accountability, the school aims to prepare its middle school population for a seamless transition into the Spectrum High School program, providing a consistent educational experience throughout the students' secondary years.

291

Total Students

17.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8
Demographic	Student Count
White	255
Hispanic	9
Black	10
Asian	4
Two or More	13

White
255 (87.6%)
Two or More
13 (4.5%)
Black
10 (3.4%)
Hispanic
9 (3.1%)
Asian
4 (1.4%)

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:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	291
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	33
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 7 143

Grade 8 148