Zimmerman Middle School
Tel:
(763)241-3505
- Zimmerman Middle School serves 420 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 82% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 59%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 74% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 33%.
School Overview
- Zimmerman Middle School's student population of 420 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 420 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Zimmerman Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Zimmerman Middle School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.34. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MN) |
| Overall School Rank | #278 out of 1,784 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 82% | 59% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 74% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 2% |
| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 9% |
| Black | n/a | 11% |
| White | 93% | 67% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.34 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 14% | 30% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Elk River Public School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Zimmerman Middle School is Princeton Senior High School (8.5 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)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Zimmerman Zimmerman Elementary School Grades: K-2 | 520 students
0.2 miles
25959 4th St W
Zimmerman, MN 55398
(763)241-3475 0.2 K-2 520 - Zimmerman Westwood Elementary School Grades: 3-5 | 586 students
1.1 miles
13651 4th Ave S
Zimmerman, MN 55398
(763)274-3180 1.1 3-5 586 - Elk River Meadowvale Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 584 students
8.1 miles
12701 Elk Lake Rd
Elk River, MN 55330
(763)241-3470 8.1 K-5 584 - Elk River Salk Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 733 students
8.3 miles
11970 Highland Rd
Elk River, MN 55330
(763)241-3455 8.3 6-8 733 - Princeton Princeton Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 1009 students
8.5 miles
807 S 8th Ave
Princeton, MN 55371
(763)389-6001 8.5 9-12 1009
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