Serving 334 students in grades 6-8, Ivan Sand Community School-middle 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 was 29% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 32% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%).
Minority enrollment was 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
334 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)29%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)32%
61%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
5%
12%
Black
5%
12%
White
81%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% MN state average).
How many students attend Ivan Sand Community School-middle?
334 students attend Ivan Sand Community School-middle.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Ivan Sand Community School-middle students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Ivan Sand Community School-middle offer ?
Ivan Sand Community School-middle offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Ivan Sand Community School-middle part of?
Ivan Sand Community School-middle is part of Elk River Public School District.
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