Serving 287 students in grades 7-8, Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 287 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8's student population of 287 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 41% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
287 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8 ranks within the top 30% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8 is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#501 out of 1860 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
2%
12%
White
84%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8's ranking?
Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8 is ranked #501 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8?
287 students attend Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8 students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8?
Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8 has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8 offer ?
Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8 offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8 part of?
Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8 is part of Spectrum High School District.
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