Cambridge-isanti Public School Dist School District
School District · Cambridge, Minnesota
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
16
6 elem, 2 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,306
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
16
6 elem, 2 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,306
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
Evaluating Cambridge-isanti Public School Dist?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Cambridge-isanti Public School Dist as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Cambridge-isanti Steam School
Isanti · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Cambridge Intermediate School
Cambridge · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Isanti Intermediate School
Isanti · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Minnesota rank
#318 of 386
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.7
below Minnesota avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,306
$2,302 vs Minnesota median
District size
5,092 students
Much larger than Minnesota median
The short answer
Cambridge-isanti Public School Dist ranks #318 of 386 Minnesota districts by overall school rating. Cambridge-isanti Public School Dist's schools with real test data average 5.7/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Cambridge-isanti Steam School (6.6/10), Cambridge Intermediate School (6.5/10), and Isanti Intermediate School (6.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 6.5/10 despite 45% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.1 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Cambridge-isanti Public School Dist schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Cambridge-isanti Public School Dist
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 16). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cambridge-isanti Steam School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Cambridge Intermediate School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Isanti Intermediate School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Cambridge Middle School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Isanti Middle School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Cambridge-isanti High School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Cambridge-isanti Oll Secondary 6-12 | 4.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Riverside Academy | 4.1 / 10 |
See all 16 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Cambridge-isanti Public School Dist
Cambridge-isanti Public School Dist is a Cambridge, Minnesota school district serving 16 schools. The district educates 5,092 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.9:1. The district invests $12,306 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.5/10, Cambridge-isanti Public School Dist demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Cambridge-isanti Steam School, which has a composite score of 6.6/10.
In standardized testing, Cambridge-isanti Public School Dist students show an average math proficiency of 53.8% and ELA proficiency of 59.5%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 5 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Cambridge-isanti Public School Dist, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Cambridge-isanti Public School Dist with test data.
Schools in Cambridge-isanti Public School Dist
16 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 5
District Details
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- Cambridge
- Total Enrollment
- 5,092
- Teachers (FTE)
- 301
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Cambridge-isanti Public School Dist?
Cambridge-isanti Public School Dist has 16 schools in total — 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 5 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Cambridge-isanti Public School Dist?
The average composite rating for Cambridge-isanti Public School Dist is 5.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Cambridge-isanti Public School Dist?
Cambridge-isanti Public School Dist spends $12,306 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Cambridge-isanti Public School Dist?
The average student-teacher ratio in Cambridge-isanti Public School Dist is 16.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Cambridge-isanti Public School Dist?
Cambridge-isanti Steam School is the highest-rated school in Cambridge-isanti Public School Dist with a composite score of 6.6/10.
What are the test scores in Cambridge-isanti Public School Dist?
Across schools in Cambridge-isanti Public School Dist with test data, the average math proficiency is 53.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Cambridge-isanti Public School Dist compare to other districts in Minnesota?
Cambridge-isanti Public School Dist has an average school rating of 5.5/10 across 16 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Minnesota by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 53.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 59.5%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Minnesota Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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