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Innovation Science and Technology Academy

3397 COON RAPIDS BLVD COON RAPIDS MN 55433

About Innovation Science and Technology Academy

The Innovation Science and Technology Academy, established in 2019, is located in Blaine, Minnesota. It serves as a premier Elementary School within Minnesota that focuses on educating young innovators through the lens of a STEM-focused learning framework. This Academy educates students in Kindergarten through 6th grade. It emphasizes the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics as an explicit curriculum focus. This focus is supported by small class sizes that create opportunities for personalized learning and interaction. 87% of students are identified as being from minority backgrounds. 61% of students are identified as being economically disadvantaged. This emphasizes the school's commitment to educating all of our students. About 50% of students achieve reading proficiency, and 30% of students achieve mathematics proficiency. Both indicate areas of growth to be continuously worked on. The Academy also takes care to focus on gender equity by ensuring all students are encouraged to engage with STEM fields. The school has a student-teacher ratio of 9:1. It is equipped with modern facilities and has a strong community focus. This supports a highly innovative, supportive, and high-quality space for young learners

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3397 COON RAPIDS BLVD COON RAPIDS MN 55433

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(763) 339-0642

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Free Robotics and Stem In-person Workshop in Your Neighbourhood for 7-14 Years Tech Enthusiasts.

Local kids are transforming ideas into real-world.

See the projects happening right in your neighborhood

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 48%
Reading 48%
State average proficiency is 48% in Math and 48% in Reading.
3
Full-time Teachers
24 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
64
Total Students
$42708
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 127 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Innovation Science and Technology Academy

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 9:15 AM - 4:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 9:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 14.1%
Asian 7.8%
Hispanic 0%
Black 78.1%
Two+ Races 0%
Native Am. 0%
White
14.1%
Asian
7.8%
Hispanic
0%
Black
78.1%
Two+ Races
0%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 64
48%
31 Female
52%
33 Male

Student Population

64 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

The Innovation Science and Technology Academy works with technology companies to create real-world science and coding projects for middle school students.

FAQ

Q: What is special with the Innovation Science and Technology Academy?

A: The Innovation Science and Technology Academy's strength is its curriculum that emphasizes STEM subjects and learning by doing.

Q: Is there a dress code at the Innovation Science and Technology Academy?

A: Yes, The Innovation Science and Technology Academy asks students to dress in business casual attire so they are ready for the workplace.

Q: What labs does the Innovation Science and Technology Academy offer?

A: The Innovation Science and Technology Academy provides advanced labs for robotics, engineering, and programming.

Q: Is it possible to get college credit at the Innovation Science and Technology Academy?

A: Yes, students at the Innovation Science and Technology Academy can earn college credit through Advanced Placement (AP) courses.

Q: How does the Innovation Science and Technology Academy work with the local community?

A: The Innovation Science and Technology Academy teams up with nearby tech businesses and schools to provide mentorships and internships.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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