Zimmerman Middle School
Zimmerman Middle School serves 568 students in grades 6-8.
Zimmerman Middle School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
Zimmerman Middle School's student population of 568 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 61% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 568 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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School Comparison
Zimmerman Middle School is ranked within the top 30% 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 Middle School is 0.19, 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 | #374 out of 1793 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 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 | n/a | 11% |
| White | 90% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.19 | 0.54 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 14% | 29% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 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 Middle School is Zimmerman High School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Salk Middle School (8.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Zimmerman Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Zimmerman Zimmerman High School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 675 students10
0.0 miles
25900 4th St W
Zimmerman, MN 55398
(763) 241-3505 0 9-12 675 - 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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