Middle Schools in Cambridge-Isanti Public School District

The Cambridge-Isanti Public School District in Minnesota is home to two middle schools: Cambridge Middle School and Isanti Middle School. While both schools serve students in grades 6-8, the data analysis reveals that Cambridge Middle School consistently outperforms Isanti Middle School in various metrics.

Cambridge Middle School has been ranked in the top 25% of Minnesota middle schools for the past three years and holds a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students consistently outperform the district and state averages in proficiency rates for Math, Reading, and Science on the MCA-III assessments. In contrast, Isanti Middle School has been ranked in the middle 50% of Minnesota middle schools and holds a lower 2-star rating, with proficiency rates generally underperforming the district and state averages.

Despite the similarities in student demographics, with both schools having around 83% white students and 36-37% free and reduced-price lunch rates, the differences in performance suggest that factors such as teaching quality, curriculum, school leadership, and resource allocation may be contributing to the disparities between the two schools. The consistent high performance of Cambridge Middle School indicates that the school has effective educational programs and support systems in place to help students succeed, while Isanti Middle School may have opportunities for improvement in its educational offerings.