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 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 59 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Zumbro Area Learning Center's student population of 59 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 57% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
59 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Zumbro Area Learning Center 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 Zumbro Area Learning Center is 0.34, which is less 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
#1596 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Hispanic
15%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Black
3%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 27-year historical data
White
80%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≤20%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #1596 out of 1,773 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 46% MN state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Zumbro Area Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Zumbro Area Learning Center is 20%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 83.3%.
How many students attend Zumbro Area Learning Center?
59 students attend Zumbro Area Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Zumbro Area Learning Center students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Zumbro Area Learning Center?
Zumbro Area Learning Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Zumbro Area Learning Center offer ?
Zumbro Area Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
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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