iQ Academy K-5 is a public virtual elementary school located in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, serving 147 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. While the school has a diverse student population, it has significantly lower academic performance compared to nearby traditional public schools in the Fergus Falls Public School District.
One key differentiator is the school's racial diversity, with a student population that is 57.14% White, 17.01% African American, 12.24% Hispanic, and 11.56% two or more races. This is notably more diverse than the predominantly White student populations at nearby schools like McKinley Elementary, Adams Elementary, and Cleveland Elementary. However, iQ Academy K-5's academic performance is significantly lower, ranking 710 out of 881 Minnesota elementary schools and earning a 1 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger.
Additionally, iQ Academy K-5 has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 68.71% receiving free or reduced-price lunch, compared to 39% to 60% at the nearby traditional public schools. The school's performance has been declining over the past few years, and its proficiency rates in Math and Reading on the MCA-III assessments are well below the Fergus Falls Public School District and the state averages. As a virtual school, iQ Academy K-5 may face unique challenges in providing a high-quality education and supporting its diverse student population.
iQ Academy K-5 ranks in the bottom 19.4% of Minnesota elementary schools.
In the 2023-24 school year, 122 students attended iQ Academy K-5.
Fergus Falls Public School District
Students at iQ Academy K-5 are 53% White, 25% African American, 11% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 2% American Indian.