iQ Academy 6-8

iQ Academy 6-8 is a public virtual middle school located in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 118 students. The school is part of the Fergus Falls Public School District, which is ranked 202 out of 446 districts in Minnesota and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Analysis of iQ Academy 6-8 reveals significant challenges in the school's academic performance, particularly in comparison to the surrounding traditional middle schools and the district and state averages. The school consistently underperforms the Fergus Falls Public School District and the state of Minnesota in both math and reading proficiency on the MCA-III assessments across all grades. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school's overall math proficiency was 19.12%, compared to 52.91% for the district and 45.21% for the state. Similarly, the school's overall reading proficiency was 42.25%, compared to 58.67% for the district and 49.59% for the state.

The school also struggles to support the academic achievement of various student subgroups, as evidenced by their low rankings compared to other Minnesota middle schools. For instance, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school's female students ranked 379 out of 450 Minnesota middle schools, with a 1-star rating, while the White students ranked 380 out of 415 with a 0-star rating. This suggests that the school may be facing challenges in providing an equitable and inclusive learning environment for all students. In contrast, the nearby Kennedy Middle School, which is also part of the Fergus Falls Public School District, significantly outperforms iQ Academy 6-8 in academic achievement across all grades and subject areas.