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#1861 of 1,992 schools in MN

Art & Science Academy Middle School

Middle School · Art and Science Academy · Isanti, MN

A charter middle school in Isanti, MN where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

1005 7TH AVENUE COURT NE, Isanti, MN 55040

  • Math 27% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 57% proficient (2022)
  • 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.7Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data6
Annual Change-3.71 pts/yr
Data Period2017–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.8Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-4.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile40th
Resources & Environment5.3Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.7:1
District spending per student$11,602
Chronic Absenteeism37.6%

Students at Art & Science Academy Middle School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency57%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 42% in 2022, across a 6-year record (2017–2022).

Show all 6 years by subject
2017
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
57%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2017-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2017-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 12 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

41%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Art & Science Academy Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Minneapolis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 23Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average570/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Isanti), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$88,576

Median home value

$287,700

Median rent

$1,298/mo

College educated

18.4%

Homeownership

87.5%

Poverty rate

7.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55040; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Brookside AcademyEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–121.1 mi20Compare →
St Scholastica Hsc AcademyPrivate · tuition6.9privateK–121.6 mi48Compare →
Isanti Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.86–81.8 mi506Compare →
Cambridge Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.16–82.6 mi589Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Art and Science Academy

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$11,602NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Art & Science Academy Middle School is listed in Art and Science Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Art & Science Academy Middle School

Art & Science Academy Middle School is a public middle school in Isanti, MN, part of Art and Science Academy, serving approximately 117 students in grades 5th-8th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,861 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Art & Science Academy Middle School

What grades does Art & Science Academy Middle School serve?

Art & Science Academy Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.

How many students attend Art & Science Academy Middle School?

Art & Science Academy Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 117 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Art & Science Academy Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Art & Science Academy Middle School is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Art & Science Academy Middle School rank in MN?

Art & Science Academy Middle School ranks #1,861 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Art & Science Academy Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Art & Science Academy Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Art & Science Academy Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Art & Science Academy Middle School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).

Is Art & Science Academy Middle School a charter school?

Yes, Art & Science Academy Middle School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Art & Science Academy Middle School a Title I school?

No, Art & Science Academy Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Art & Science Academy Middle School?

41.0% of students at Art & Science Academy Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
5th – 8th
Enrollment
117
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Isanti County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
37.6%
Area population (ZIP 55040)
14,451
Area average commute
32.8 min
Area median age
37.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 55040; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2017-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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