Art and Science Academy

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Art and Science Academy ranks 469 th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Art and Science Academy is a public charter elementary school located in Isanti, Minnesota, serving 206 students from kindergarten to 4th grade. The school's performance has been mixed, with fluctuations in its statewide ranking and academic proficiency rates, but it has shown some strengths in serving certain student subgroups.

Art and Science Academy's statewide ranking has ranged from a high of 185 out of 853 Minnesota elementary schools in 2016-2017 to a low of 536 out of 869 in 2020-2021. In the most recent school year (2023-2024), the school ranked 469 out of 881 Minnesota elementary schools, with a 2-star rating. The school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with White students and female students performing relatively lower compared to their peers in other subgroups. However, the school's strong performance among low socioeconomic status students, ranked 280 out of 793 in 2023-2024, is an interesting finding.

Compared to nearby schools, such as East Bethel Elementary School, St. Francis Elementary, and Cambridge Intermediate School, Art and Science Academy generally underperforms in terms of statewide rankings and academic proficiency rates. For example, St. Francis Elementary ranked 168 out of 881 Minnesota elementary schools in 2023-2024, with significantly higher proficiency rates in Math and Reading compared to Art and Science Academy.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-4

903 6th Avenue Ct NE Ste A
Isanti, MN 55040-3229

(763) 444-0342

District: Art and Science Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
469^th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,970

Student/teacher ratio: 16.5

Number of students: 198

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.8%

Two or more races:

11.1%

Hispanic:

5.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 37.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Art and Science Academy ranks worse than 53.2% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.09. (See more...)

Compare Details Art and Science Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2017 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.65. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (79.8%), two or more races (11.1%), Hispanic (5.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 37.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Art and Science Academy is 16.5. (See more...)

Compare Art and Science Academy employs 12 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Art and Science Academy is $14,970.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Art and Science Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Art and Science Academy 469^th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Art and Science Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

White students:

Art and Science Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Art and Science Academy 306^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Art and Science Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Art and Science Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2015	59.75	390^th	840	53.6%
2016	57.52	426^th	848	49.8%
2017	75.70	185^th	853	78.3%
2018	64.38	331^st	847	60.9%
2019	65.74	322^nd	870	63.0%
2021	48.51	536^th	869	38.3%
2022	54.47	443^rd	858	48.4%
2023	56.13	411^th	845	51.4%
2024	52.09	469^th	881	46.8%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Art and Science Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	81.85	62^nd	728	91.5%
2019	54.17	354^th	740	52.2%
2023	65.82	242^nd	774	68.7%
2024	61.59	280^th	793	64.7%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Art and Science Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	46.03	497^th	774	35.8%
2019	64.45	307^th	787	61.0%
2021	55.74	389^th	783	50.3%
2022	51.63	438^th	799	45.2%
2023	57.91	355^th	787	54.9%
2024	36.14	563^rd	809	30.4%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Art and Science Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	77.48	141^st	779	81.9%
2019	63.25	324^th	798	59.4%
2021	32.04	594^th	784	24.2%
2022	53.49	416^th	808	48.5%
2023	51.27	427^th	799	46.6%
2024	58.30	369^th	826	55.3%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Art and Science Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	36.33	524^th	712	26.4%
2019	43.71	458^th	722	36.6%
2021	21.84	635^th	710	10.6%
2022	31.10	571^st	725	21.2%
2023	41.38	444^th	712	37.6%
2024	28.87	577^th	730	21.0%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Art and Science Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2016	62.42	188^th	508	63.0%
2017	72.65	124^th	523	76.3%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3.5)

50%

Reviews:

by a parent
Monday, February 11, 2019

My son has enjoyed going to school here for 8th grade. But do not enroll your child here if they have any interest in playing sports. All sports are through CMS or IMS and the communication and transportation is not organized at all. My son has missed more than half the away basketball games due to lack of communication from the school about rescheduling and bussing. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, August 9, 2017

Praying for a awesome high school!! Keep this awesomeness going!!! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Art and Science Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2015	148	2	0	1	2	1	2	156
2016	240	3	0	4	0	0	1	248
2017	241	2	0	5	0	0	5	253
2018	205	0	0	1	0	0	9	215
2019	181	1	0	0	0	0	19	201
2020	186	1	0	0	0	0	13	200
2021	162	4	3	6	1	0	15	191
2022	161	2	3	11	0	0	19	196
2023	166	1	2	13	1	0	23	206
2024	158	2	3	11	2	0	22	198

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Art and Science Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	156	10.0	15.6	14.7
2016	248	21.0	11.8	27
2017	253	21.1	11.9	28.1
2018	215	24.4	8.7	36.7
2019	201	26.4	7.5	39.8
2020	200	16.0	12.5	32
2021	191	16.0	11.9	34.6
2022	196	16.0	12.2	27.6
2023	206	16.7	12.2	44.2
2024	198	12.0	16.5	37.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Art and Science Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	156	10.0	15.6	14.7
2016	248	21.0	11.8	27
2017	253	21.1	11.9	28.1
2018	215	24.4	8.7	36.7
2019	201	26.4	7.5	39.8
2020	200	16.0	12.5	32
2021	191	16.0	11.9	34.6
2022	196	16.0	12.2	27.6
2023	206	16.7	12.2	44.2
2024	198	12.0	16.5	37.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Art and Science Academy

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$14,970

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Art and Science Academy

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 322^nd of 870 Elementary schools	Ranks 411^th of 845 Elementary schools	11.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Art and Science Academy)	78.6	65.9	12.7%
3rd Grade Math (Art and Science Academy)	78.6	65.9	12.7%
3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)	65.6	59.1	6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Art and Science Academy)	52.4	58.5	6.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Art and Science Academy)	52.4	58.5	6.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)	54.6	47.4	7.2%
4th Grade Math (Art and Science Academy)	67.4	44.1	23.3%
4th Grade Math (Art and Science Academy)	67.4	44.1	23.3%
4th Grade Math (Minnesota)	63.9	57.1	6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Art and Science Academy)	62.8	38.2	24.6%
4th Grade Reading (Art and Science Academy)	62.8	38.2	24.6%
4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	55.4	48.4	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	201	206	2.5%
African American	1	1
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	0	13
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	181	166	8.3%
Two or More Races	19	23	21.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	39.8%	44.2%	4.4%

Schools Near Art and Science Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)				MCA-III Reading (2024)				MCA-III Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 3rd Grade	MCA-III Math 4th Grade	MCA-III Math 5th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 3rd Grade	MCA-III Reading 4th Grade	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 5th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Art and Science Academy	Public, Charter	K-4	903 6th Avenue Ct NE Ste A	Isanti	55040	Isanti County	Art and Science Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(763) 444-0342	198	12	16.5	37.9%	158 (79.8%)	2 (1.0%)	11 (5.6%)	3 (1.5%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (11.1%)	52.1	469^th of 881 public elementary schools	46.8%		56.1	411^th of 845 public elementary schools	51.4%	58	51.4	41.5		46.2	56.8	48.8		52.6			$14,970
Isanti Intermediate School	Public	3-5	101 9th Ave NE	Isanti	55040	Isanti County	Cambridge-Isanti Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(763) 552-8800	417	26	15.8	44.8%	344 (82.5%)	6 (1.4%)	27 (6.5%)	21 (5.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.3%)	34.9	621^st of 881 public elementary schools	29.5%		40.8	568^th of 845 public elementary schools	32.8%	53	35.0	46.0	46.2	42.4	25.6	37.2	44.7	35.7	41.2	41.2	$11,215
Cambridge-Isanti STEAM School	Public	K-5	101 9th Ave NE	Isanti	55040	Isanti County	Cambridge-Isanti Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 552-8800	148	9	16.9	31.8%	132 (89.2%)	2 (1.4%)	4 (2.7%)	6 (4.1%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	57.7	412^th of 881 public elementary schools	53.2%		56.9	404^th of 845 public elementary schools	52.2%	8	72.0	40.0	53.3	55.0	72.0	24.0	53.3	50.0	50.0	50.0	$8,273
Isanti Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	301 Heritage Blvd NW	Isanti	55040	Isanti County	Cambridge-Isanti Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(763) 691-8778	432	38	11.2	40.0%	370 (85.6%)	6 (1.4%)	21 (4.9%)	18 (4.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.7%)								(n/a)											$12,873
Isanti Early Childhood Special Educational	Public	PK	301 Heritage Blvd NW	Isanti	55040	Isanti County	Cambridge-Isanti Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 691-8778	79	0		41.8%	69 (87.3%)	2 (2.5%)	2 (2.5%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (6.3%)								(n/a)
Cambridge Early Childhood SpecialEd	Public	PK	428 2nd Ave NW	Cambridge	55008	Isanti County	Cambridge-Isanti Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 691-6500	69	0		47.8%	58 (84.1%)	1 (1.4%)	1 (1.4%)	1 (1.4%)	2 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (8.7%)								(n/a)
Cambridge Intermediate School	Public	3-5	428 2nd Ave NW	Cambridge	55008	Isanti County	Cambridge-Isanti Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(763) 691-6600	522	32	16.4	36.6%	418 (80.1%)	12 (2.3%)	20 (3.8%)	20 (3.8%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (9.2%)	57.8	410^th of 881 public elementary schools	53.5%		61.3	357^th of 845 public elementary schools	57.8%	53	56.6	58.2	50.0	54.9	47.5	39.2	59.7	48.9	49.7	49.7	$11,808
Cambridge Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	310 N Elm St	Cambridge	55008	Isanti County	Cambridge-Isanti Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(763) 691-6500	480	38	12.5	40.8%	398 (82.9%)	8 (1.7%)	19 (4.0%)	13 (2.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (8.5%)								(n/a)											$12,790
Cambridge-Isanti OLL Elementary K-5	Public, Virtual	K-5	625a Old North Main St	Cambridge	55008	Isanti County	Cambridge-Isanti Public School District	No	No	Yes	No	(763) 689-6218	15	1	12.6	46.7%	14 (93.3%)	1 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Saints Online Elementary	Public, Virtual	K-5	4111 Ambassador Blvd NW	Saint Francis	55070	Anoka County	St. Francis Area Schools	No	No	Yes	No	(763) 753-7152	5	1	7.3		3 (60.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (20.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (20.0%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Art and Science Academy

How many students attend Art and Science Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 198 students attended Art and Science Academy.

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What is the racial makeup of Art and Science Academy?

Students at Art and Science Academy are 80% White, 11% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 1% African American, 1% American Indian.

Is Art and Science Academy a good school?

Art and Science Academy ranks 469^th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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