iQ Academy 6-8

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iQ Academy 6-8 ranks 299 th of 545 Minnesota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

iQ Academy 6-8 is a public virtual middle school located in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 101 students and is part of the Fergus Falls Public School District.

While iQ Academy 6-8 has a more diverse student population compared to the nearby Kennedy Middle School, the school consistently underperforms the district and state in standardized test scores. Additionally, the school has significant performance gaps between different student subgroups, with female students, White students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds performing better than their peers. The school also has a significantly higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to Kennedy Middle School.

As a virtual school, iQ Academy 6-8 may face unique challenges in delivering effective instruction and fostering a supportive learning environment for its students, which could contribute to the lower academic performance. The proximity of iQ Academy 6-8 to Fergus Falls Elementary Sp Educational 5-8 presents an opportunity for collaboration and resource-sharing, which could help the school improve its academic outcomes and better serve its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public, Virtual 6-8

340 Friberg Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537-2250

(218) 998-0544

District: Fergus Falls Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
299^th of 545 Minnesota Middle Schools

Student/teacher ratio: n/a

Number of students: 118

Racial breakdown:

White:

61.0%

African American:

19.5%

Two or more races:

10.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 55.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details iQ Academy 6-8 ranks worse than 54.9% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.42. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

iQ Academy 6-8:

SchoolDigger ranks iQ Academy 6-8 299^th of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See iQ Academy 6-8 in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Fergus Falls Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Fergus Falls Public School District 192^nd of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for iQ Academy 6-8

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Rank History for all students at iQ Academy 6-8

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	36.39	351^st	529	33.6%
2024	45.42	299^th	545	45.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at iQ Academy 6-8

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	31.20	328^th	459	28.5%
2024	45.47	249^th	473	47.4%

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Rank History for Female students at iQ Academy 6-8

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	20.75	384^th	455	15.6%
2024	36.06	321^st	474	32.3%

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Rank History for Male students at iQ Academy 6-8

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	47.71	245^th	464	47.2%
2024	49.85	236^th	479	50.7%

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Rank History for White students at iQ Academy 6-8

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	15.38	392^nd	436	10.1%
2024	39.53	287^th	440	34.8%

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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 iQ Academy 6-8

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2022	81	17	2	7	1	18	126
2023	65	11	1	1	3	20	101
2024	72	23	2	8	1	12	118

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 iQ Academy 6-8

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Year	# Students	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	126	n/a	31
2023	101	n/a	59.4
2024	118	n/a	55.9

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 iQ Academy 6-8

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Year	# Students	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	126	n/a	31
2023	101	n/a	59.4
2024	118	n/a	55.9

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.

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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 5th Grade	MCA-III Math 6th Grade	MCA-III Math 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	MCA-III Reading 7th Grade	MCA-III Reading 8th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 5th Grade	MCA-III Science 8th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
iQ Academy 6-8	Public, Virtual	6-8	340 Friberg Ave	Fergus Falls	56537	Otter Tail County	Fergus Falls Public School District	No	No	Yes	No	(218) 998-0544	118	0		55.9%	72 (61.0%)	23 (19.5%)	8 (6.8%)	2 (1.7%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (10.2%)	45.4	299^th of 545 public middle schools	45.1%		36.4	351^st of 529 public middle schools	33.6%	52		40.0	30.0	7.9	22.7		50.0	53.3	45.0	48.9		17.7	17.7
Fergus Falls Elementary Sp Educational 5-8	Public	5-8	518 Friberg Ave	Fergus Falls	56537	Otter Tail County	Fergus Falls Area Sp. Education Coop.	No	No	No	No	(218) 998-0935	6	0			3 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (33.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Kennedy Middle School	Public	5-8	601 Randolph Ave E	Fergus Falls	56537	Otter Tail County	Fergus Falls Public School District	No	No	No	No	(218) 998-0544	756	36	20.8	40.2%	656 (86.8%)	13 (1.7%)	32 (4.2%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	50 (6.6%)	91.2	25^th of 545 public middle schools	95.4%		87.6	36^th of 529 public middle schools	93.2%	11	54.2	51.1	60.5	70.8	59.3	65.0	71.2	66.9	62.1	66.2	68.0	50.8	59.0	$3,176
Pelican Rapids Alt Center Mid-Level	Public	7-8	310 S Broadway	Pelican Rapids	56572	Otter Tail County	Pelican Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(218) 863-5910	0	1	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)														$5,460

Frequently Asked Questions about iQ Academy 6-8

What is the racial makeup of iQ Academy 6-8?

Students at iQ Academy 6-8 are 61% White, 19% African American, 10% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

What district is iQ Academy 6-8 in?

Fergus Falls Public School District

Is iQ Academy 6-8 a good school?

iQ Academy 6-8 ranks 299^th of 545 Minnesota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend iQ Academy 6-8?

In the 2023-24 school year, 118 students attended iQ Academy 6-8.

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