Serving 422 students in grades 3-5, Isanti Intermediate School ranks in the bottom 50% 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 48% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 422 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Isanti Intermediate School serves the southern part of Isanti, MN, covering an attendance area of approximately 113.8 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 5.9 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and the furthest edge being 10.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Isanti Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Isanti Intermediate School's student population of 422 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
422 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
School Motto
Learning and Leading the Bluejacket Way
School Rankings
Isanti Intermediate School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Isanti Intermediate School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1014 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Asian
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Hispanic
5%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Black
1%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 19-year historical data
White
85%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.6%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Isanti Intermediate School's ranking?
Isanti Intermediate School is ranked #1014 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Isanti Intermediate School often compared to?
Isanti Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Centennial Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Isanti Intermediate School?
422 students attend Isanti Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Isanti Intermediate School students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Isanti Intermediate School?
Isanti Intermediate School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Isanti Intermediate School offer ?
Isanti Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Isanti Intermediate School part of?
Isanti Intermediate School is part of Cambridge-Isanti Public School District.
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