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International Spanish Language Acad

Elementary School · International Spanish Language Acad · Edina, MN

A charter elementary school in Edina, MN where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

5350 W 78TH ST, Edina, MN 55439

  • Math 57% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 72% proficient (2022)
  • 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.1Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.76 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.8Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency72% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency65% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+8.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile81th
Resources & Environment4.5Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.5:1
District spending per student$12,159
Chronic Absenteeism15.4%

Students at International Spanish Language Acad score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency57%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency72%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 65% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2017
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2018
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2022
Math
57%
ELA
72%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 79% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

22.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where International Spanish Language Acad 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 44Car-Dependent
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,567/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Edina), 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

$173,925

Median home value

$640,300

Median rent

$1,681/mo

College educated

80.1%

Homeownership

90.4%

Poverty rate

2.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55439; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Poplar Bridge ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.2K–51.2 mi477Compare →
School #532Enrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–121.2 mi20Compare →
Cornelia ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.4K–51.5 mi593Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

International Spanish Language Acad

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$12,159NCES 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.

International Spanish Language Acad is listed in International Spanish Language Acad; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About International Spanish Language Acad

International Spanish Language Acad is a public elementary school in Edina, MN, part of International Spanish Language Acad, serving approximately 421 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,031 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about International Spanish Language Acad

What grades does International Spanish Language Acad serve?

International Spanish Language Acad serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend International Spanish Language Acad?

International Spanish Language Acad has an enrollment of approximately 421 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at International Spanish Language Acad?

The student-teacher ratio at International Spanish Language Acad is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does International Spanish Language Acad rank in MN?

International Spanish Language Acad ranks #1,031 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is International Spanish Language Acad's MySchoolScout rating?

International Spanish Language Acad 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 International Spanish Language Acad?

Based on loaded state assessment records, International Spanish Language Acad has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is International Spanish Language Acad a charter school?

Yes, International Spanish Language Acad is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is International Spanish Language Acad a Title I school?

No, International Spanish Language Acad is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for International Spanish Language Acad?

22.6% of students at International Spanish Language Acad 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
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
421
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Hennepin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.4%
Area population (ZIP 55439)
9,475
Area average commute
21.9 min
Area median age
44.4
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 55439; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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