Salk Middle School

Salk Middle School enrolls over 650 students.

The student-teacher ratio at Salk Middle School is 39 to 1.

Salk Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8

11970 Highland Rd NW, Elk River, MN

Independent School District 728

3.4

2.8

677 Students

B+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Julie Athmann

Student Teacher Ratio
24:1

Math Proficiency
53%

Reading Proficiency
56%

A-

Academics

B+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

56%

Math Proficiency

53%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 24:1 Teachers 28	Full Time Teachers 28
Teachers in First or Second Year 7.4%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

479:1

Student Diversity

Male 56.9%	Female 43.1%
White 70.9%	Black 13.7%
Two or more races 7.2%	Hispanic 4.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander 3.7%	Native American <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

4.0 NicheUser

12/29/2015

Honestly it's been a few years since I went to school here but I can remember always being able to find a join any activity I could think of

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2.0 parent

2/10/2026

My child got ate by one of the staff members, I didn't even get to say goodbye to them.

1.0 other

4/5/2024

Terrible, i was a student who went to this school and let me tell you the learning environment was terrible and while bullying got recognized it never stopped. I was never even provided help when it came to my anxiety.

1.0 parent

3/13/2023

There is this kid that bullies others for their skin,size,shape,color, etc and it's just not a good school at all! i hate it! the teachers there are worthless!I don't think is a good school it sucks!

5.0 parent

9/7/2021

I have two children at this school and am so glad to have both of them there. Salk’s teachers really care about students and provide challenging work while also being very supportive. The atmosphere of the school is very positive and its the most diverse middle school in the district. The magnet pro...

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Median Lot Size

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Minnesota Sherburne County Elk River 55330

Salk Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Elk River, MN, in the Elk River neighborhood, and is served by the Independent School District 728 in Minnesota. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 677 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 24:1. Academic records show that 53% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 56% are proficient in reading. Salk Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $418,933. Discover additional schools in the area, like C.O.M.P.A.S.S., Isd 728 Focus/Journey, Elk River Senior High School, and more. Learn more about what Elk River has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Salk Middle School.

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