Best High Schools in Elk River, MN

Elk River, MN has 13 high schools with 5,664 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Elk River score 52% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Elk River exceed expectations.

1. Rogers Senior High

A-

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Elk River Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1740 Students

2. Spectrum High School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Spectrum High School • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 462 Students

3. Elk River Senior High

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Elk River Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1637 Students

4. Zimmerman High School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Elk River Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 707 Students

5. Big Lake Senior High

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Big Lake Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 899 Students

6. Ivan Sand Community High School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Elk River Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 107 Students

7. Online728 High School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Elk River Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 75 Students

8. Fairview Program

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Elk River Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 6 Students

9. Ivan Sand After School Credit Recov

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Elk River Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1 Students

10. C.o.m.p.a.s.s.

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Elk River Public School District • Public • Grades 12 • 30 Students

Best Middle Schools in Elk River, MN

Elk River, MN has 10 middle schools with 3,822 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Elk River score 51% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Elk River exceed expectations.

1. Rogers Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Elk River Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 979 Students

2. Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8

A

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Spectrum High School • Charter • Grades 7 - 8 • 288 Students

3. Spectrum Middle School - Grade 6

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Spectrum High School • Charter • Grades 6 • 133 Students

4. Salk Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Elk River Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 657 Students

5. Zimmerman Middle

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Elk River Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 531 Students

6. Big Lake Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Big Lake Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 686 Students

7. Vandenberge Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Elk River Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 512 Students

8. Ivan Sand Middle School Alc

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Elk River Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 5 Students

9. Online728 Middle School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Elk River Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 31 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Elk River, MN

Elk River, MN has 12 elementary schools with 4,948 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Elk River score 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 54% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Elk River meet expectations.

1. Parker Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Elk River Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 530 Students

2. Otsego Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Elk River Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 563 Students

3. Twin Lakes Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Elk River Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 705 Students

4. Meadowvale Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Elk River Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 542 Students

5. Westwood Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Elk River Public School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 543 Students

6. Lincoln Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Elk River Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 557 Students

7. Three Rivers Montessori School

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Three Rivers Montessori School • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 157 Students

8. Liberty Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Big Lake Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 806 Students

9. St Andrew Catholic School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

St Andrew Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 5 • 174 Students

10. Online728 Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Elk River Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 32 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Elk River, MN

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Elk River, MN has a total population of 28,007 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Elk River, MN

14,454

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

94%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

32%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Elk River, MN.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B

11.97 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

1.84 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B

10.12 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Elk River, MN.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Elk River, MN.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,413 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

81 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Elk River, MN Internet Health Assessment.

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