Serving 41 students in grades 6-8, Isanti Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 41 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Isanti Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Isanti Middle School's student population of 41 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
41 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Isanti Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Isanti Middle School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#891 out of 902 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
93%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
22%
Black
n/a
7%
White
2%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Isanti Middle School's ranking?
Isanti Middle School is ranked #891 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Isanti Middle School?
41 students attend Isanti Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Isanti Middle School students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Isanti Middle School?
Isanti Middle School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Isanti Middle School offer ?
Isanti Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Isanti Middle School part of?
Isanti Middle School is part of Isanti Community School District.
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