International Spanish Language Academy in Edina, Minnesota on DonorsChoose

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About this school

International Spanish Language Academy is an urban public school in Edina, Minnesota that is part of Minnesota Department of Education. It serves 447 students in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 26.3:1. Its teachers have had 5 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Grades Pre-K - 5

447 Students

17 Teachers

5350 W 78th St

Edina, MN 55439 View local requests

http://www.isla-academy.org

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

International Spanish Language Academy Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Latanya

Ms. Maria

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International Spanish Language Academy Demographics

23%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

40%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

International Spanish Language Academy Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Jun 29, 2026

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