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#1040 of 1,992 schools in MN
Cambridge Middle School
Middle School · Cambridge-isanti Public School Dist · Cambridge, MN
A Cambridge-isanti Public School Dist middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
31374 XYLITE ST NE, Cambridge, MN 55008
- Math 42% proficient (2022)
- Reading 54% proficient (2022)
- 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cambridge Middle School score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 19 points since 2019, to 48% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
33.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cambridge 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,759/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cambridge), 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
$83,209
Median home value
$267,400
Median rent
$1,255/mo
College educated
20.6%
Homeownership
76.8%
Poverty rate
9.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55008; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 161 | Compare → |
| Brookside AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.7 mi | 20 | Compare → |
| Art & Science Academy Middle SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.0 | 5–8 | 2.6 mi | 117 | Compare → |
| St Scholastica Hsc AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | K–12 | 4.1 mi | 48 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Cambridge-isanti Public School Dist
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #6 of 13
- District spending per student
- $12,306NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cambridge Middle School is listed in CAMBRIDGE-ISANTI PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cambridge Middle School
Cambridge Middle School is a public middle school in Cambridge, MN, part of Cambridge-isanti Public School Dist, serving approximately 589 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,040 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cambridge Middle School
What grades does Cambridge Middle School serve?
Cambridge Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Cambridge Middle School?
Cambridge Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 589 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cambridge Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cambridge Middle School is 18.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cambridge Middle School rank in MN?
Cambridge Middle School ranks #1,040 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Cambridge Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cambridge Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Cambridge Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cambridge Middle School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Cambridge Middle School a charter school?
No, Cambridge Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cambridge Middle School a Title I school?
No, Cambridge Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cambridge Middle School?
33.8% of students at Cambridge 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 589
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Isanti County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.3%
- Phone
- (763) 552-6300
- Area population (ZIP 55008)
- 16,091
- Area average commute
- 30.6 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
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 55008; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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