The top reported proficiency rate is 0% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Cambridge-isanti Oll Elementary K-5
Cambridge-Isanti OLL Elementary K-5 is the elementary-level online learning program within the Cambridge-Isanti Public School District. It serves kindergarten through fifth grade and is a regular public school, not a charter or magnet. Its size is very small, with an enrollment that reflects a focused virtual environment rather than a traditional brick-and-mortar building.
The student body is heavily white, with a very small share of Black students and no other racial or ethnic groups reported. Around half of the students come from households that qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a share that is typical of many public schools in the region. No data is available for the share of students receiving special education services or those identified as English learners, so a parent with a child in either category would want to ask the school directly about those supports.
State testing results for the most recent school year show low proficiency rates in math and reading across grades three through five, with all reported figures at the lowest end. The school’s overall proficiency index, which averages results across tested subjects and grades, places it in the bottom quartile relative to other districts in Isanti County. However, the very small number of students tested means that a single student’s performance can heavily sway the aggregate, so caution is warranted in interpreting these figures as a reflection of the program’s quality. The state also reported a science assessment for fifth grade, but the result was suppressed due to a very small number of test takers; participation in that subject was low. Because this is an online elementary school, testing participation and logistics may differ from a traditional school, and families should discuss testing expectations with the school.
The school is part of the Cambridge-Isanti Public School District, which serves the city of Cambridge and surrounding areas. Cambridge is the county seat of Isanti County and functions as a regional commercial and service hub. It has grown rapidly in recent years, with a noticeable increase in population and a surge in housing development. The city has a dense suburban feel, is car-oriented, and its downtown has a small-town main-street character along the Rum River. Major employers include the Cambridge Medical Center, retail, county government, and the school district itself. The district recently built new school buildings to accommodate growth, though this particular online program does not appear to have a dedicated physical campus.
The district brief turned up little in the way of recent policy changes or strategic initiatives of lasting note, so those are omitted rather than guessed. No information is available on programs offered at the school, such as art, music, or extracurriculars. A parent considering this school would want to ask how the online curriculum is delivered, what technology is provided, how much live instruction versus independent work occurs, and how students interact with peers. The school’s very small size means a highly individualized learning environment, but also limited social scale.
For a family looking at Cambridge-Isanti OLL Elementary, the key takeaways are that it is an online-only option within a growing district, it serves a small and mostly white student population, and its state assessment results are very low, though those numbers come from a tiny testing cohort. The broader community is expanding quickly, bringing both development and growing pains. Families who value a fully virtual elementary experience and want to explore the program’s day-to-day operations should contact the school directly, as many details about instruction and support are not captured in the available data.
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