iQ Academy K-5

Summary:

iQ Academy K-5 is a public virtual elementary school located in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, serving 147 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. While the school has a diverse student population, it has significantly lower academic performance compared to nearby traditional public schools in the Fergus Falls Public School District.

One key differentiator is the school's racial diversity, with a student population that is 57.14% White, 17.01% African American, 12.24% Hispanic, and 11.56% two or more races. This is notably more diverse than the predominantly White student populations at nearby schools like McKinley Elementary, Adams Elementary, and Cleveland Elementary. However, iQ Academy K-5's academic performance is significantly lower, ranking 710 out of 881 Minnesota elementary schools and earning a 1 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger.

Additionally, iQ Academy K-5 has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 68.71% receiving free or reduced-price lunch, compared to 39% to 60% at the nearby traditional public schools. The school's performance has been declining over the past few years, and its proficiency rates in Math and Reading on the MCA-III assessments are well below the Fergus Falls Public School District and the state averages. As a virtual school, iQ Academy K-5 may face unique challenges in providing a high-quality education and supporting its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public, Virtual K-5

340 Friberg Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537-2250

(218) 998-0544

District: Fergus Falls Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
710^th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: n/a

Number of students: 122

Racial breakdown:

White:

53.3%

African American:

24.6%

Two or more races:

11.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 66.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details iQ Academy K-5 ranks worse than 80.6% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.87. (See more...)

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Schooldigger Rankings:

iQ Academy K-5 was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Fergus Falls Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Fergus Falls Public School District 192^nd of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at iQ Academy K-5

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	36.48	595^th	845	29.6%
2024	22.87	710^th	881	19.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at iQ Academy K-5

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	29.09	596^th	774	23.0%

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Rank History for Female students at iQ Academy K-5

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	44.47	493^rd	787	37.4%

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Rank History for Male students at iQ Academy K-5

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	38.63	547^th	799	31.5%

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Rank History for White students at iQ Academy K-5

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	30.01	559^th	712	21.5%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2022	113	21	1	15	4	24	178
2023	84	25	0	18	3	17	147
2024	65	30	2	9	2	14	122

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at iQ Academy K-5

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Year	# Students	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	178	n/a	37.1
2023	147	n/a	68.7
2024	122	n/a	66.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio iQ Academy K-5

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Year	# Students	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	178	n/a	37.1
2023	147	n/a	68.7
2024	122	n/a	66.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)					MCA-III Reading (2024)					MCA-III Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 3rd Grade	MCA-III Math 4th Grade	MCA-III Math 5th Grade	MCA-III Math 6th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 3rd Grade	MCA-III Reading 4th Grade	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 5th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
iQ Academy K-5	Public, Virtual	K-5	340 Friberg Ave	Fergus Falls	56537	Otter Tail County	Fergus Falls Public School District	No	No	Yes	No	(218) 998-0544	122	0		66.4%	65 (53.3%)	30 (24.6%)	9 (7.4%)	2 (1.6%)	2 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (11.5%)	22.9	710^th of 881 public elementary schools	19.4%		36.5	595^th of 845 public elementary schools	29.6%	115	33.3	20.0			26.5	43.8	18.2			30.6
Fergus Falls Ec/Elementary Sp Educational	Public	PK, KG-4	518 Friberg Ave	Fergus Falls	56537	Otter Tail County	Fergus Falls Area Sp. Education Coop.	No	No	No	No	(218) 998-0935	8	0			5 (62.5%)	1 (12.5%)	1 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (12.5%)								(n/a)
Cleveland Elementary	Public	2-4	919 Northern Ave	Fergus Falls	56537	Otter Tail County	Fergus Falls Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 998-0544	352	24	14.4	45.5%	308 (87.5%)	7 (2.0%)	9 (2.6%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (6.8%)	78.8	155^th of 881 public elementary schools	82.4%		80.5	132^nd of 845 public elementary schools	84.4%	23	74.2	74.2			74.2	56.0	56.5			56.3			$9,545
McKinley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-1	724 W Laurel St	Fergus Falls	56537	Otter Tail County	Fergus Falls Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 998-0544	225	19	11.8	45.8%	188 (83.6%)	8 (3.6%)	8 (3.6%)	4 (1.8%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	15 (6.7%)								(n/a)													$8,145
Fergus Falls Early Childhood Sp Educational	Public	PK	724 W Laurel St	Fergus Falls	56537	Otter Tail County	Fergus Falls Area Sp. Education Coop.	No	No	No	No	(218) 998-0935	67	0		17.9%	57 (85.1%)	2 (3.0%)	5 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.5%)								(n/a)
Adams Elementary	Public	1-2	301 West Bancroft Ave	Fergus Falls	56537	Otter Tail County	Fergus Falls Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 998-0544	293	19	15.7	42.3%	252 (86.0%)	4 (1.4%)	15 (5.1%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (6.1%)								(n/a)													$9,229
Underwood Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	100 Southern Ave E	Underwood	56586	Otter Tail County	Underwood Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 826-6101	284	23	12.2	47.5%	265 (93.3%)	3 (1.1%)	7 (2.5%)	2 (0.7%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	63.6	331^st of 881 public elementary schools	62.4%		55.3	419^th of 845 public elementary schools	50.4%	88	73.5	59.1	42.9	46.5	54.1	52.9	43.2	71.4	62.8	58.2	34.7	34.7	$9,506
Battle Lake Elementary	Public	K-6	402 Summit St W	Battle Lake	56515	Otter Tail County	Battle Lake Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 864-5217	215	17	12.6	38.1%	192 (89.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.3%)	86	79^th of 881 public elementary schools	91.0%		86.7	74^th of 845 public elementary schools	91.2%	5	83.3	70.4	48.2	62.5	67.5	75.0	55.6	74.1	79.2	71.1	74.1	74.1	$10,997
Rothsay Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	2040 County Road 52	Rothsay	56579	Wilkin County	Rothsay Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 867-2116	179	13	13.4	36.9%	170 (95.0%)	1 (0.6%)	5 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	70.3	254^th of 881 public elementary schools	71.2%		57	403^rd of 845 public elementary schools	52.3%	149	77.8	60.0	43.8	48.0	57.1	55.6	52.0	62.5	68.0	59.5	43.8	43.8	$10,888
Ashby Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	300 Birch Ave	Ashby	56309	Grant County	Ashby Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 747-2257	179	17	10.4	36.3%	174 (97.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	59.6	376^th of 881 public elementary schools	57.3%		59.6	370^th of 845 public elementary schools	56.2%	6	78.6	53.9	40.0	52.2	56.1	57.1	19.2	65.5	56.5	50.0	40.0	40.0	$8,994

Frequently Asked Questions about iQ Academy K-5

How many students attend iQ Academy K-5?

In the 2023-24 school year, 122 students attended iQ Academy K-5.

Is iQ Academy K-5 a good school?

iQ Academy K-5 ranks in the bottom 19.4% of Minnesota elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of iQ Academy K-5?

Students at iQ Academy K-5 are 53% White, 25% African American, 11% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 2% American Indian.

What district is iQ Academy K-5 in?

Fergus Falls Public School District

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