VANDENBERGE MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.isd728.org/Domain/19

557 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

VandenBerge Middle School, located in Elk River, Minnesota, is a key component of the Elk River Area School District (ISD 728). Serving students in the middle grade levels, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and challenging academic environment designed to bridge the gap between elementary and high school. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, aiming to develop both the intellectual capabilities and the social-emotional well-being of its diverse student body through a variety of core subjects and elective opportunities.

Beyond the classroom, VandenBerge Middle School prides itself on cultivating a vibrant school community. The institution encourages student engagement through a range of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student-led clubs, which help students build leadership skills and explore personal interests. By prioritizing strong partnerships between staff, students, and families, the school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere that prepares its students for future success in high school and beyond.

557

Total Students

23.9

Full-Time Teachers

23.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for VANDENBERGE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	433
Hispanic	39
Black	37
Asian	19
Two or More	27
American Indian	2

White
433 (77.7%)
Hispanic
39 (7.0%)
Black
37 (6.6%)
Two or More
27 (4.8%)
Asian
19 (3.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Elk River Public School District
Phone:	(763)241-3450
Website:	http://www.isd728.org/Domain/19
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	557
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	110
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 6 203

Grade 7 186

Grade 8 168