Serving 317 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Zanewood Community School Steam 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 317 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Zenewood Community School serves the east part of Minneapolis, MN, encompassing an area of approximately 1.2 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 1.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Zanewood Community School Steam's student population of 317 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
317 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Zanewood Community School Steam ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Zanewood Community School Steam is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1621 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
17%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
23%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
47%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.9%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Panther
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zanewood Community School Steam's ranking?
Zanewood Community School Steam is ranked #1621 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Zanewood Community School Steam often compared to?
Zanewood Community School Steamis often viewed alongside schools like Birch Grove School For The Arts by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Zanewood Community School Steam?
317 students attend Zanewood Community School Steam.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Zanewood Community School Steam students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Zanewood Community School Steam?
Zanewood Community School Steam has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Zanewood Community School Steam offer ?
Zanewood Community School Steam offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Zanewood Community School Steam part of?
Zanewood Community School Steam is part of Osseo Public School District.
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