Isanti Middle School

201 Centennial Dr
Isanti, MN 55040
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 545 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 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 545 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Bottom 50% in MN
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Isanti Middle School's student population of 545 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
545 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Isanti Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Isanti Middle School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MN)
#884 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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37%
45%
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54%
53%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
2%
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Asian
4%
7%
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Hispanic
4%
10%
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Black
1%
12%
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White
86%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.26
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
26%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #884 out of 1,734 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 45% MN state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Isanti Middle School?
545 students attend Isanti Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Isanti Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Isanti Middle School?
Isanti Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Isanti Middle School offer ?
Isanti Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Isanti Middle School part of?

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 545 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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