Zumbro Area Learning Center

630 1st Ave Nw
Byron, MN 55920
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 59 students in grades 6-12, Zumbro Area Learning Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 59 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50% in MN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Zumbro Area Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Zumbro Area Learning Center's student population of 59 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
59 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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School Rankings

Zumbro Area Learning Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Zumbro Area Learning Center is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MN)
#1197 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤20%
45%
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<50%
53%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
2%
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Asian
n/a
7%
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Hispanic
17%
10%
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Black
2%
12%
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White
78%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.37
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20-29%
84%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
26%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Zumbro Area Learning Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Zumbro Area Learning Center's ranking?
Zumbro Area Learning Center is ranked #1197 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Zumbro Area Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Zumbro Area Learning Center is 20-29%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Zumbro Area Learning Center?
59 students attend Zumbro Area Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Zumbro Area Learning Center students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Zumbro Area Learning Center?
Zumbro Area Learning Center has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Zumbro Area Learning Center offer ?
Zumbro Area Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Zumbro Area Learning Center part of?
Zumbro Area Learning Center is part of Zumbro Education School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 59 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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