Cambridge-Isanti Public School Dist School District

625a Main St N
Cambridge, MN 55008-1269
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Cambridge-Isanti Public School Dist School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 5,068 students in Cambridge-Isanti Public School Dist School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Cambridge-Isanti Public School Dist School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
17 Schools
2,709 Schools
# Students
5,068 Students
869,202 Students
# Teachers
253 Teachers
54,297 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

District Rank

Cambridge-Isanti Public School Dist School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 508 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MN)
#123 out of 516 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Cambridge-Isanti Public School Dist  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
47%
45%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cambridge-Isanti Public School Dist  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
55%
53%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cambridge-Isanti Public School Dist  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
80%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Cambridge-Isanti Public School Dist  School District and public school graduation rate of MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.26
0.57
# American Indian Students
22 Students
15,185 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
143 Students
60,255 Students
% Asian Students
3%
7%
# Hispanic Students
200 Students
91,482 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
10%
# Black Students
75 Students
101,278 Students
% Black Students
2%
12%
# White Students
4,359 Students
548,260 Students
% White Students
86%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
890 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
266 Students
51,922 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
77
21,794
# Students in K Grade:
335
62,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
354
60,321
# Students in 2nd Grade:
342
62,399
# Students in 3rd Grade:
344
62,085
# Students in 4th Grade:
319
62,315
# Students in 5th Grade:
371
62,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
386
63,634
# Students in 7th Grade:
393
65,392
# Students in 8th Grade:
414
67,133
# Students in 9th Grade:
446
69,515
# Students in 10th Grade:
454
68,337
# Students in 11th Grade:
428
67,478
# Students in 12th Grade:
405
74,169
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,729 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,887. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,492 is less than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$70 MM
$15,547 MM
This chart display total revenue of Cambridge-Isanti Public School Dist  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$63 MM
$16,179 MM
This chart display total spending of Cambridge-Isanti Public School Dist  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$13,729
$17,887
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Cambridge-Isanti Public School Dist  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,492
$18,614
This chart display average spending per public school student in Cambridge-Isanti Public School Dist  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Cambridge-Isanti Public School Dist School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
School For All Seasons
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
101 9th Ave Northeast
Isanti, MN 55040
(763) 552-8800
Grades: K-5
| 152 students
Rank: #22.
Cambridge Intermediate School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
428 Nw 2nd Ave
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 691-6600
Grades: 3-5
| 528 students
Rank: #33.
Cambridge Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
31374 Xylite St Ne
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 552-6300
Grades: 6-8
| 587 students
Rank: #44.
Brookside Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1700 305th Ave Ne
Isanti, MN 55040
(763) 689-6196
Grades: K-12
| 25 students
Rank: #55.
Cambridge-isanti High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
430 Nw 8th Ave
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 689-6066
Grades: 9-12
| 1,541 students
Rank: #66.
Isanti Intermediate School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
101 9th Ave Ne
Isanti, MN 55040
(763) 552-8800
Grades: 3-5
| 393 students
Rank: #77.
Isanti Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
201 Centennial Dr
Isanti, MN 55040
(763) 691-8600
Grades: 6-8
| 545 students
Rank: #88.
Riverside Mlp
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 305th Ave Ne
Isanti, MN 55040
(763) 552-6262
Grades: 6-8
| 1 students
Rank: #99.
Riverside Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 305th Ave Ne
Isanti, MN 55040
(763) 552-6262
Grades: 9-12
| 42 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cambridge Early Childhood Specialed
Special Education School
310 North Elm Street
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 691-6500
Grades: PK
| 35 students
Rank: n/an/a
310 N Elm St
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 691-6500
Grades: PK-2
| 507 students
Rank: n/an/a
625a Old North Main St
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 689-6188
Grades: K-5
| 43 students
Rank: n/an/a
625a Old North Main St
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 689-6188
Grades: 6-12
| 139 students
Rank: n/an/a
Isanti Early Childhood Special Ed
Special Education School
301 Heritage Blvd Nw
Isanti, MN 55040
(763) 691-8778
Grades: PK
| 42 students
Rank: n/an/a
Isanti Primary School
301 Heritage Blvd Nw
Isanti, MN 55040
(763) 691-8778
Grades: PK-2
| 431 students
Rank: n/an/a
Moving Forward
Special Education School
1700 305th Ave Ne
Isanti, MN 55040
(763) 552-7733
Grades: 12
| 19 students
Rank: n/an/a
Riverside Is
Alternative School
1700 305th Ave Ne
Isanti, MN 55040
(763) 552-6252
Grades: 9-12
| 38 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Cambridge-Isanti Public School Dist School District?
Cambridge-Isanti Public School Dist School District manages 17 public schools serving 5,068 students.
What is the rank of Cambridge-Isanti Public School Dist School District?
Cambridge-Isanti Public School Dist School District is ranked #127 out of 508 school districts in Minnesota (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cambridge-Isanti Public School Dist School District?
86% of Cambridge-Isanti Public School Dist School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cambridge-Isanti Public School Dist School District?
Cambridge-Isanti Public School Dist School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Cambridge-Isanti Public School Dist School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,492 is less than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 17 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 5,068 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : 80% (Btm 50% in MN)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • : 55% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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