Parker Elementary vs Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parker Elementary
Elk River · Public elementary · Grades K–5
513 students
Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8
Elk River · Charter middle · Grades 7–8
291 students
| Measure | Parker Elementary Elk River, Minnesota | Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8 Elk River, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #200 of 923 | #45 of 266 |
| National rank | #5801 of 50,301 | #1984 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 513 | 291 |
| Enrollment | 513 | 291 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.3% | 15.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 63% |
| city | Elk River | Elk River |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parker Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.6 vs 77.1).
- •Parker Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 63%).
- •Parker Elementary does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 67%).
- •Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.1% vs 28.3%).
- •Parker Elementary is the larger school with 513 students compared with 291.
- •Parker Elementary is a public school while Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8 is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Parker Elementary better than Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8?
On the Success Index (US), Parker Elementary ranks higher (78.6 vs 77.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Parker Elementary and Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Elk River and Elk River in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Parker Elementary: 513. Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8: 291. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Parker Elementary and Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8 rank in Minnesota?
Parker Elementary is 200th of 923 and Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8 is 45th of 266 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).