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%
- Graduation Rate: 20-29% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <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
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
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.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
59 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1197 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
17%
10%
Black
2%
12%
White
78%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
20-29%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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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