Marshall School vs. The International School of Minnesota (ISM)
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The International School of Minnesota (ISM)
6385 Beach Rd
Eden Prairie, MN 55344, United States of America
Eden Prairie, MN 55344, United States of America
Top Rankings
Marshall School ranks among the top 10 schools with > 400 students (out of 98 schools) for:
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Affordability
The International School of Minnesota (ISM) ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 275 schools) for:
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Student Test Scores
Overview
WHY MARSHALL? At Marshall, we know that every student starts from a unique place, and that success looks different for each child.
We meet each learner where they are and guide them along their journey as they grow, explore, and change.
We believe process is as important as outcome, and that how you learn is as important as what you learn.
Welcome to The International School of Minnesota (ISM), a diverse and inclusive international learning environment that offers students a superior college-prep education. As a proud member of the SABIS School Network, we have the support of a global network of schools in 20 countries and over 135 years of experience behind us.
We enroll year-around for our domestic and international students from preschool through grade 12.
Our new state-of-the art boarding facility has space for 32 students (grades 8-12) with two types of room choices. Boarding is a separate cost from tuition.
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered
8-12
8-12
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
1904
1985
Campus Size
42 acres
57 acres
Students Body
Enrollment
456
320
% Students of Color
27%
64%
% International Students
14%
25%
% Students Boarding
12%
10%
Average SAT Score
1290
1360
Average ACT score
n/a
28
Offers Post-Grad Year
No
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
No
No
Frequency of Saturday Classes
Weekly
Weekly
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Formal
Average Class Size
15
n/a
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
13
17
ESL Courses Offered
Yes
Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
66%
30%
Summer Program Offered
Yes
No
Finances
Endowment Size
$6 million
n/a
Tuition (Boarding Students)
$53,905
$40,000
Tuition (Day Students)
$23,960
n/a
Merit Scholarships Offered
$1
n/a
Admission
Application Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Accepts Standardized Application
Yes
No
SSAT Required
No
No
Director of Admissions
Kenzie Kelly
Grace Mickelson
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
13
17
Sport
Total Sports Offered
18
12
Sports
Alpine SkiingBaseball
BasketballCross Country
Cross Country RunningDance
GolfIce Hockey
LacrosseMarksmanship
Mountain BikingNordic Skiing
SailingSoccer
SoftballTrack
Track and FieldVolleyball
BadmintonBaseball
BasketballCross Country
Cross Country RunningGolf
Paddle TennisSoccer
TrackTrack and Field
Ultimate FrisbeeVolleyball
Extracurricular
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
29
5
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Black Student Union (BSU)Chess
Cooking ClubCyberPatriots
Hilltopper CouncilHonor Council
Knowledge BowlMath League
National Honors Art SocietyNational Honors Society
Outdoor Experience Pathway ProgramOutdoor Learning
RoboticsSpeech
STEM Pathways ProgramYearbook
Youth In Action
Arts and Music Programs:
BandCeramics
Chamber SingersChoir
Jazz BandMarching Band
OrchestraTheatre
Recreational Athletic Programs:
CurlingIce Skating
Mountain BikingTrapshooting
Club or Organization:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Debate ClubJustice League
Math League
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Club Swimming (Foxjets)Urban Connection (dance)