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#944 of 967 schools in NE

Isanti Middle School

Middle School · Isanti Community School · Niobrara, NE

An Isanti Community School middle school where students score 41 points below what's typical for similar communities.

206 FRAZIER AVE EAST, Niobrara, NE 68760

  • Math 5% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 5% proficient (2022)
  • 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Partial Profile · 2/3 metrics
Student ProgressNot Available

Requires 2+ years of test data

Academics1.2Needs Improvement58%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency5% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-41.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile0th
Resources & Environment5.2Average42%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.2:1
District spending per student$39,251
Chronic Absenteeism78%

Students at Isanti Middle School score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.

Math Proficiency5%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency5%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

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The neighborhood

Where Isanti 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.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average407/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$44,821

Median home value

$89,800

Median rent

$550/mo

College educated

16.6%

Homeownership

64.9%

Poverty rate

18.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68760; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Isanti Community School

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$39,251NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Isanti Middle School is listed in ISANTI COMMUNITY SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Isanti Middle School

Isanti Middle School is a public middle school in Niobrara, NE, part of Isanti Community School, serving approximately 41 students in grades 6th-8th with a 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10 and ranks #944 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 5% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 5% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Isanti Middle School

What grades does Isanti Middle School serve?

Isanti Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Isanti Middle School?

Isanti Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 41 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Isanti Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Isanti Middle School is 8.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Isanti Middle School rank in NE?

Isanti Middle School ranks #944 of 967 schools in NE.

What is Isanti Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Isanti Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 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 Isanti Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Isanti Middle School has 5% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 5% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).

Is Isanti Middle School a charter school?

No, Isanti Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Isanti Middle School a Title I school?

No, Isanti Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
41
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
5
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Knox County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
78.0%
Area population (ZIP 68760)
1,141
Area average commute
18.1 min
Area median age
38.1
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.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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.
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 68760; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24

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