Serving 194 students in grades 7-8, Zumbrota-mazeppa Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 194 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Zumbrota-Mazepa Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Zumbrota-Mazepa school district, covering approximately 138.2 square miles around Zumbrota, MN. Families can typically expect a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 12.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Zumbrota-mazeppa Middle School's student population of 194 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
194 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Zumbrota-mazeppa Middle School 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 Zumbrota-mazeppa Middle School is 0.17, 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
#1019 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.5%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zumbrota-mazeppa Middle School's ranking?
Zumbrota-mazeppa Middle School is ranked #1019 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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Zumbrota-mazeppa Middle School?
194 students attend Zumbrota-mazeppa Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Zumbrota-mazeppa Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Zumbrota-mazeppa Middle School?
Zumbrota-mazeppa Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Zumbrota-mazeppa Middle School offer ?
Zumbrota-mazeppa Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Zumbrota-mazeppa Middle School part of?
Zumbrota-mazeppa Middle School is part of Zumbrota-Mazeppa School District.
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