Serving 152 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cambridge-isanti Steam School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 152 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cambridge-isanti Steam School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Cambridge-isanti Steam School's student population of 152 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
152 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cambridge-isanti Steam School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cambridge-isanti Steam School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#427 out of 1860 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
2%
12%
White
87%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cambridge-isanti Steam School's ranking?
Cambridge-isanti Steam School is ranked #427 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Cambridge-isanti Steam School often compared to?
Cambridge-isanti Steam Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Art And Science Academy, Isanti Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Cambridge-isanti Steam School?
152 students attend Cambridge-isanti Steam School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Cambridge-isanti Steam School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cambridge-isanti Steam School?
Cambridge-isanti Steam School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cambridge-isanti Steam School offer ?
Cambridge-isanti Steam School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Cambridge-isanti Steam School part of?
Cambridge-isanti Steam School is part of Cambridge-Isanti Public School District.
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