Below Average
#1689 of 1,992 schools in MN
Ivan Sand Community High School
High School · Elk River Public School District · Elk River, MN
An Elk River Public School District high school where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1232 SCHOOL ST, Elk River, MN 55330
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 10% proficient (2022)
- 15.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Ivan Sand Community High School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 18% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 28% (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
49%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ivan Sand Community High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,096/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Elk River), 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
$111,481
Median home value
$355,200
Median rent
$1,356/mo
College educated
33.1%
Homeownership
84.3%
Poverty rate
2.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55330; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview ProgramEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–12 | 0.0 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| ISD 728 Focus/journeyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 1–12 | 0.1 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| Elk River Senior HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 1,602 | Compare → |
| C.o.m.p.a.s.s.Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | 12 | 1.1 mi | 29 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Elk River Public School District
- Schools in district
- 31
- Rank in district
- #18 of 21
- District spending per student
- $12,958NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ivan Sand Community High School is listed in Elk River Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ivan Sand Community High School
Ivan Sand Community High School is a public high school in Elk River, MN, part of Elk River Public School District, serving approximately 104 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,689 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ivan Sand Community High School
What grades does Ivan Sand Community High School serve?
Ivan Sand Community High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Ivan Sand Community High School?
Ivan Sand Community High School has an enrollment of approximately 104 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ivan Sand Community High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ivan Sand Community High School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ivan Sand Community High School rank in MN?
Ivan Sand Community High School ranks #1,689 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Ivan Sand Community High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ivan Sand Community High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Ivan Sand Community High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ivan Sand Community High School has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ivan Sand Community High School a charter school?
No, Ivan Sand Community High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ivan Sand Community High School a Title I school?
No, Ivan Sand Community High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ivan Sand Community High School?
49.0% of students at Ivan Sand Community High 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 104
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Sherburne County
- Phone
- (763) 241-3530
- 4-Year Graduation
- 15.0%
- Area population (ZIP 55330)
- 45,080
- Area average commute
- 29.8 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
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 55330; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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