Cambridge-Isanti STEAM School

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Cambridge-Isanti STEAM School ranks 412 th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Cambridge-Isanti STEAM School is an elementary school serving 152 students from kindergarten to 5th grade in Isanti, Minnesota, which is part of the Cambridge-Isanti Public School District.

The school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (87.5%) compared to the state average, and its performance on standardized tests is generally on par with or slightly above the district and state averages. However, the school's ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 346 out of 858 Minnesota elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 656 out of 870 in 2018-2019. Interestingly, the school's female and low socioeconomic status students perform relatively stronger compared to their male and white student counterparts.

When compared to other schools in the area, such as St. Francis Elementary and other schools in the St. Francis Area Schools district, Cambridge-Isanti STEAM School generally performs on par or slightly better in terms of test scores and school rankings. However, some nearby schools, like St. Francis Elementary, demonstrate significantly higher performance, which could provide opportunities for collaboration and learning.

Detail:

Public K-5

101 9th Ave NE
Isanti, MN 55040-8888

(763) 552-8800

District: Cambridge-Isanti Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
412^th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,273

Student/teacher ratio: 16.9

Number of students: 148

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.2%

Asian:

4.1%

Hispanic:

2.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 31.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Cambridge-Isanti STEAM School ranks better than 53.2% of elementary schools in Minnesota. It also ranks 2^nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Cambridge-Isanti Public School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.67. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Cambridge-Isanti STEAM School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Cambridge-Isanti Public School District. Racial makeup is: White (89.2%), Asian (4.1%), Hispanic (2.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 31.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Cambridge-Isanti Public School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cambridge-Isanti STEAM School is 16.9, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Cambridge-Isanti Public School District! (See more...)

Compare Cambridge-Isanti STEAM School employs 8.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cambridge-Isanti STEAM School is $8,273, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Cambridge-Isanti Public School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cambridge-Isanti STEAM School:

SchoolDigger ranks Cambridge-Isanti STEAM School 412^th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Cambridge-Isanti STEAM School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Cambridge-Isanti Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Cambridge-Isanti Public School District 203^rd of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Cambridge-Isanti STEAM School

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Rank History for all students at Cambridge-Isanti STEAM School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2010	29.11	673^rd	803	16.2%
2011	50.52	503^rd	814	38.2%
2012	36.74	643^rd	820	21.6%
2013	49.68	497^th	824	39.7%
2014	57.96	407^th	826	50.7%
2015	50.37	506^th	840	39.8%
2016	57.48	427^th	848	49.6%
2017	40.03	600^th	853	29.7%
2018	45.05	549^th	847	35.2%
2019	32.71	656^th	870	24.6%
2021	60.54	368^th	869	57.7%
2022	62.67	346^th	858	59.7%
2023	56.93	404^th	845	52.2%
2024	57.67	412^th	881	53.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cambridge-Isanti STEAM School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	55.53	337^th	740	54.5%
2024	71.22	185^th	793	76.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Cambridge-Isanti STEAM School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	52.28	438^th	774	43.4%
2019	46.80	503^rd	787	36.1%
2021	60.48	331^st	783	57.7%
2022	62.85	324^th	799	59.4%
2023	48.67	459^th	787	41.7%
2024	64.98	281^st	809	65.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Cambridge-Isanti STEAM School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	42.64	531^st	779	31.8%
2019	17.61	686^th	798	14.0%
2022	58.65	350^th	808	56.7%
2023	61.28	318^th	799	60.2%
2024	44.53	507^th	826	38.6%

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Rank History for White students at Cambridge-Isanti STEAM School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	24.24	620^th	712	12.9%
2019	14.89	682^nd	722	5.5%
2021	50.35	343^rd	710	51.7%
2022	35.87	523^rd	725	27.9%
2023	35.37	502^nd	712	29.5%
2024	37.18	498^th	730	31.8%

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

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Cambridge-Isanti STEAM School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2007	172	0	0	6	1	n/a	n/a	179
2008	183	0	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	189
2009	190	0	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	197
2010	209	0	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	217
2011	204	0	3	7	0	1	10	225
2012	200	2	3	7	0	1	12	225
2013	184	0	3	7	0	0	12	206
2014	208	0	3	5	0	1	12	229
2015	193	0	3	8	0	0	14	218
2016	165	0	0	8	0	0	16	189
2017	175	0	2	10	0	0	11	198
2018	183	0	2	8	0	0	9	202
2019	181	0	3	7	0	0	8	199
2020	160	1	2	7	0	0	6	176
2021	115	0	0	5	0	0	7	127
2022	135	0	5	3	1	0	8	152
2023	133	3	5	4	1	0	6	152
2024	132	2	6	4	2	0	2	148

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 Cambridge-Isanti STEAM School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	179	10.0	17.9	34.6
2008	189	10.0	18.9	28
2009	197	10.2	19.3	32
2010	217	10.8	20.0	33.2
2011	225	12.1	18.5	27.6
2012	225	11.9	18.7	35.1
2013	206	10.5	19.6	34.5
2014	229	13.3	17.1	35.8
2015	218	15.0	14.5	27.5
2016	189	14.0	13.5	30.7
2017	198	14.7	13.3	28.8
2018	202	12.5	16.0	28.2
2019	199	13.7	14.4	24.6
2020	176	12.2	14.4	23.9
2021	127	10.1	12.5	16.5
2022	152	7.4	20.5	14.5
2023	152	7.4	20.5	31.6
2024	148	8.7	16.9	31.8

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 Cambridge-Isanti STEAM School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	179	10.0	17.9	34.6
2008	189	10.0	18.9	28
2009	197	10.2	19.3	32
2010	217	10.8	20.0	33.2
2011	225	12.1	18.5	27.6
2012	225	11.9	18.7	35.1
2013	206	10.5	19.6	34.5
2014	229	13.3	17.1	35.8
2015	218	15.0	14.5	27.5
2016	189	14.0	13.5	30.7
2017	198	14.7	13.3	28.8
2018	202	12.5	16.0	28.2
2019	199	13.7	14.4	24.6
2020	176	12.2	14.4	23.9
2021	127	10.1	12.5	16.5
2022	152	7.4	20.5	14.5
2023	152	7.4	20.5	31.6
2024	148	8.7	16.9	31.8

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 Cambridge-Isanti STEAM School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$8,273

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cambridge-Isanti STEAM School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 656^th of 870 Elementary schools	Ranks 404^th of 845 Elementary schools	27.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Cambridge-Isanti STEAM School)	57.1	46.2	11%
3rd Grade Math (Cambridge-Isanti Public School District)	62.8	49	13.9%
3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)	65.6	59.1	6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Cambridge-Isanti STEAM School)	40	50	10%
3rd Grade Reading (Cambridge-Isanti Public School District)	48.8	37.6	11.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)	54.6	47.4	7.2%
4th Grade Math (Cambridge-Isanti STEAM School)	59.4	55.9	3.5%
4th Grade Math (Cambridge-Isanti Public School District)	69.4	51	18.4%
4th Grade Math (Minnesota)	63.9	57.1	6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Cambridge-Isanti STEAM School)	40.6	44.1	3.5%
4th Grade Reading (Cambridge-Isanti Public School District)	57.4	39.9	17.5%
4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	55.4	48.4	7.1%
5th Grade Math (Cambridge-Isanti STEAM School)	34.2	60	25.9%
5th Grade Math (Cambridge-Isanti Public School District)	66.2	61.7	4.5%
5th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52	44.4	7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Cambridge-Isanti STEAM School)	52.5	56	3.5%
5th Grade Reading (Cambridge-Isanti Public School District)	67.4	57.2	10.2%
5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	65.8	58.7	7%
5th Grade Science (Cambridge-Isanti STEAM School)	47.5	56	8.5%
5th Grade Science (Cambridge-Isanti Public School District)	63.8	55	8.8%
5th Grade Science (Minnesota)	54.9	48.4	6.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	199	152	23.6%
African American	0	3
American Indian	0	1
Asian	3	5	66.7%
Hispanic	7	4	42.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	181	133	26.5%
Two or More Races	8	6	25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	24.6%	31.6%	7%

Schools Near Cambridge-Isanti STEAM School

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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
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
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 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 Cambridge-Isanti STEAM School

Is Cambridge-Isanti STEAM School a good school?

Cambridge-Isanti STEAM School ranks 412^th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Cambridge-Isanti STEAM School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 148 students attended Cambridge-Isanti STEAM School.

What district is Cambridge-Isanti STEAM School in?

Cambridge-Isanti Public School District

What is the racial makeup of Cambridge-Isanti STEAM School?

Students at Cambridge-Isanti STEAM School are 89% White, 4% Asian, 3% Hispanic, 1% African American, 1% American Indian, 1% Two or more races.

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