- Enrollment
- 1,582
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Cambridge, MN
Moving Forward
Federal NCES profile for Moving Forward, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 270741004425
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Moving Forward earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Cambridge · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 59.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 23
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Moving Forward ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Cambridge, MN.
School address
District: Cambridge-Isanti Public School Dist · Minnesota
NCES ID 270741004425 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Moving Forward shrank from 27 students in 2022-23 to 24 in 2023-24 (-11.1%).
Teacher FTE held 0.7 → 0.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-3 students YoY 270741004425 · Cambridge, MN High · SMALL · TRAD
23 enr · 59.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Cambridge-Isanti High School (1,582 students)
Moving Forward shrank from 27 students in 2022-23 to 24 in 2023-24 (-11.1%). Teacher FTE held 0.7 → 0.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Moving Forward 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
- Isanti Middle 449
Isanti Middle School
449 students
- This school 23
Moving Forward
23 students
What this shows Moving Forward reports 23 students on the CCD universe file.
How Moving Forward compares
Moving Forward is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.3% | ▲ 39% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 23 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
21.7%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 100.0%
Largest group: White at 100.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.0, Moving Forward is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 Moving Forward Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge-Isanti High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Cambridge Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Cambridge Intermediate School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Cambridge Primary School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Isanti Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Moving Forward'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
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Nationwide high 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.
Frequently asked questions about Moving Forward
How many students attend Moving Forward?
Moving Forward has 23 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cambridge, MN. CCD year-over-year: 27 (2022-23) → 24 (2023-24), down 3.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Moving Forward?
59.3% of students at Moving Forward are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Moving Forward?
The largest demographic group at Moving Forward is White at 100.0% of enrollment, in Cambridge, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Moving Forward?
Moving Forward has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Moving Forward rank among high schools in Cambridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Moving Forward ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Cambridge, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Cambridge on the city page.
What other schools are in Cambridge-Isanti Public School Dist?
Besides Moving Forward, 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.