Spectrum Middle School 7/8 Grade in Elk River, Minnesota on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Spectrum Middle School 7/8 Grade is a public school in Elk River, Minnesota that is part of Minnesota Department of Education. Its teachers have had 4 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Grades Not specified

# of students unavailable

# of teachers unavailable

17823 Industrial Circle NW

Elk River, MN 55330 View local requests

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Spectrum Middle School 7/8 Grade Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. O'Brien

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Spectrum Middle School 7/8 Grade Demographics

61%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

56%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Spectrum Middle School 7/8 Grade Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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