Isanti Middle School

201 Centennial Dr
Isanti, MN 55040
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 449 students in grades 6-8, Isanti 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 37% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 449 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Bottom 50% in MN
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Isanti Middle School's student population of 449 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
449 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar

School Rankings

Isanti Middle 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 Middle School is 0.31, 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.
This School
State Level (MN)
#1126 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
37%
46%
44%
51%
20-24%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
5%
12%
Black
3%
12%
White
83%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.31
(22-23)
24.5%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Isanti Middle School's ranking?
Isanti Middle School is ranked #1126 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Isanti Middle School often compared to?
Isanti Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cambridge Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Isanti Middle School?
449 students attend Isanti Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Isanti Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Isanti Middle School?
Isanti Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Isanti Middle School offer ?
Isanti Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Isanti Middle School part of?
Isanti Middle School is part of Cambridge-Isanti Public School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 449 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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