Best Public Schools in Zip Code 55008

The 55008 zip code area is home to 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools, all part of the Cambridge-Isanti Public School District. The schools in this area generally perform around the state average, with some standout performers and a few areas for potential improvement.

The top-performing school in the area is Cambridge Middle School, which consistently ranks among the best middle schools in the state with a 4-star rating. It boasts strong test scores, particularly in math, with over 55% of students proficient or better across all grades. Another strong performer is Cambridge Intermediate School, an elementary school with 3-star ratings and test scores above the district and state averages, especially in math. While not the top-performing high school, Cambridge-Isanti High School has a respectable 3-star rating and an 84.2% graduation rate.

The schools in this area serve a diverse population, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from around 33% to 47%. One notable finding is the significant disparity in performance between the traditional brick-and-mortar schools and the two virtual schools in the data set, Cambridge-Isanti OLL Secondary 6-12 and Cambridge-Isanti OLL Elementary K-5, which have much lower test scores. Overall, the schools in the 55008 zip code area maintain relatively consistent performance, with opportunities for improvement, particularly in areas like reading proficiency and closing achievement gaps.