Isanti Middle School
Tel:
(763)691-8600
- Isanti Middle School serves 399 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 61% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 59%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 62% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 33%.
School Overview
- Isanti Middle School's student population of 399 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 399 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Isanti Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has decreased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Isanti Middle School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.33. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MN) |
| Overall School Rank | #661 out of 1,784 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 61% | 59% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 62% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 2% |
| Asian | 2% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 9% |
| Black | n/a | 11% |
| White | 88% | 67% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.22 | 0.33 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 24% | 30% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Cambridge-isanti Public Dist School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Isanti Middle School is Rum River South (5.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Minnesota Center (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Isanti Intermediate School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Isanti Isanti Intermediate School Grades: 3-5 | 435 students
0.0 miles
101 9th Ave Ne
Isanti, MN 55040
(763)552-8800 0.0 3-5 435 - Isanti Minnesota Center Grades: 6-8 | 83 students
0.0 miles
201 Centennial Dr
Isanti, MN 55040
(763)691-8600 0.0 6-8 83 - Isanti Isanti Primary School Grades: PK-2 | 472 students
0.5 miles
301 Heritage Blvd Nw
Isanti, MN 55040
(763)691-8778 0.5 PK-2 472 - Isanti Art And Science Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 253 students
0.7 miles
903 6th Avenue Ct Ne Ste A
Isanti, MN 55040
(763)444-0342 0.7 K-8 253 - Cambridge School For Seasons Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 169 students
0.8 miles
301 W County Road 5
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763)691-8778 0.8 K-4 169
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