Zimmerman High School
Zimmerman High School serves 675 students in grades 9-12.
Zimmerman High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 60%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 34% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Zimmerman High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
School Overview
Zimmerman High School's student population of 675 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
Total Students | 675 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Zimmerman High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,793 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Zimmerman High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MN) |
Overall Testing Rank | #719 out of 1793 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 60% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 |
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American Indian | 1% | 2% |
Asian | 1% | 7% |
Hispanic | 3% | 9% |
Black | 1% | 11% |
White | 91% | 66% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 3% | 5% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.54 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 83% |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 13% | 29% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 8% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Elk River Public School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Zimmerman High School is Online 728 (0.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Zimmerman Middle School (0.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Zimmerman Zimmerman Middle School Math: 68% | Reading: 67%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-8 | 568 students10
0.0 miles
25900 4th St W
Zimmerman, MN 55398
(763) 241-3505 0 6-8 568 - Zimmerman Zimmerman Elementary School Grades: K-2 | 536 students
0.2 miles
25959 4th St W
Zimmerman, MN 55398
(763) 241-3475 0.2 K-2 536 - Elk River Online 728 Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 24 students10
0.3 miles
11500 193rd Ave Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400 0.3 9-12 24 - Zimmerman Westwood Elementary School Math: 72% | Reading: 67%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 3-5 | 598 students10
1.1 miles
13651 4th Ave S
Zimmerman, MN 55398
(763) 274-3180 1.1 3-5 598 - Elk River Meadowvale Elementary School Math: 72% | Reading: 68%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 597 students10
8.1 miles
12701 Elk Lake Rd
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3470 8.1 K-5 597
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