- Enrollment
- 1,582
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Isanti, MN
Isanti Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Isanti Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 270741003629
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Isanti Middle School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Isanti · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 26.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Isanti Middle School has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Isanti Middle School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Isanti, MN.
School address
District: Cambridge-Isanti Public School Dist · Minnesota
NCES ID 270741003629 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Isanti Middle School held near 506 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.9 → 32.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 270741003629 · Isanti, MN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
449 enr · 15.5:1 · 26.0% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Cambridge-Isanti High School (1,582 students)
Isanti Middle School held near 506 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.9 → 32.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Isanti Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cambridge-Isan
Cambridge-Isanti High School
1,582 students
- Cambridge Midd 607
Cambridge Middle School
607 students
- Cambridge Inte 536
Cambridge Intermediate School
536 students
- Cambridge Prim 498
Cambridge Primary School
498 students
- This school 449
Isanti Middle School
449 students
- Isanti Interme 422
Isanti Intermediate School
422 students
What this shows Isanti Middle School reports 449 students on the CCD universe file.
How Isanti Middle School compares
Isanti Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▼ 2% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.0% | ▼ 39% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 449 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
449
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 58% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,306
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 449 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
47
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 3.8%
African American 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 83.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.2, Isanti Middle School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Cambridge-Isanti Public School Dist reports $12,306 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Isanti Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge-Isanti High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cambridge Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cambridge Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cambridge Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Isanti Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Isanti Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~449 students)
Frequently asked questions about Isanti Middle School
How many students attend Isanti Middle School?
Isanti Middle School has 449 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Isanti, MN. CCD year-over-year: 526 (2022-23) → 506 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Isanti Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Isanti Middle School is 15.5:1, which is 2% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Isanti Middle School?
26.0% of students at Isanti Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Isanti Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Isanti Middle School is White at 83.1% of enrollment, in Isanti, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Isanti Middle School?
Isanti Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Isanti Middle School rank among public schools in Isanti?
By Resource Investment Index, Isanti Middle School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Isanti, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Isanti on the city page.
What other schools are in Cambridge-Isanti Public School Dist?
Besides Isanti Middle School, Cambridge-Isanti Public School Dist also operates Cambridge-Isanti High School (1,582 students), Cambridge Middle School (607 students), and Cambridge Intermediate School (536 students). See the Cambridge-Isanti Public School Dist district page for the complete list.