Isanti Community School School District
School District · Niobrara, Nebraska
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
229
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.9:1
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
229
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.9:1
Evaluating Isanti Community School?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Isanti Community School 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.
Isanti Elementary School
Niobrara · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Isanti High School
Niobrara · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Isanti Middle School
Niobrara · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Nebraska rank
#195 of 242
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.6
below Nebraska avg
Per-pupil spending
$39,251
+$21,887 vs Nebraska median
District size
229 students
Smaller than Nebraska median
The short answer
Isanti Community School ranks #195 of 242 Nebraska districts by overall school rating. Isanti Community School's schools with real test data average 5.6/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Isanti Elementary School (7.0/10), Isanti High School (6.9/10), and Isanti Middle School (2.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Isanti Community School
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Isanti Elementary School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Isanti High School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Isanti Middle School | 2.9 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Isanti Community School
Isanti Community School is a Niobrara, Nebraska school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 229 students with a student-teacher ratio of 7.9:1. District-level spending was $39,251 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.6/10, Isanti Community School demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Isanti Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.0/10.
In standardized testing, Isanti Community School students show an average math proficiency of 10.6% and ELA proficiency of 13.1%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Isanti Community School, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Isanti Community School with test data.
Schools in Isanti Community School
3 schoolsElementary Schools1
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Nebraska
- City
- Niobrara
- Total Enrollment
- 229
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- District spending per student
- $39,251NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 18.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Isanti Community School?
Isanti Community School has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Isanti Community School?
The average composite rating for Isanti Community School is 5.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Isanti Community School?
Isanti Community School's district-level spending was $39,251 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Isanti Community School?
The average student-teacher ratio in Isanti Community School is 7.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Isanti Community School?
Isanti Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Isanti Community School with a composite score of 7.0/10.
What are the test scores in Isanti Community School?
Across schools in Isanti Community School with test data, the average math proficiency is 10.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 13.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Isanti Community School compare to other districts in Nebraska?
Isanti Community School has an average school rating of 5.6/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Nebraska 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
- 5.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 10.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 13.1%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Nebraska 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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