Serving 521 students in grades 6-8, Vandenberge Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 521 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 23%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MN
Math Proficiency
: 42% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 47% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Vandenberge Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vandenberge Middle School is 0.40, 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.
Vandenberge Middle School is ranked #1049 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Vandenberge Middle School often compared to?
Vandenberge Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Salk Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Vandenberge Middle School?
521 students attend Vandenberge Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Vandenberge Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vandenberge Middle School?
Vandenberge Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Vandenberge Middle School offer ?
Vandenberge Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Vandenberge Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 521 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 23%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 42% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 47% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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