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#990 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 50% in state
Zimmerman High School
High School · Elk River Public School District · Zimmerman, MN
An Elk River Public School District high school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
25900 4TH ST W, Zimmerman, MN 55398
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Zimmerman High School score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 47% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
24.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Zimmerman High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low174/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$105,063
Median home value
$325,000
Median rent
$1,201/mo
College educated
23.7%
Homeownership
91.6%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55398; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Elk River Public School District
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elk River Senior HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,602 | Compare → |
| Ivan Sand Community High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 9–12 | Not available | 104 | Compare → |
| Online728 High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 9–12 | Not available | 67 | Compare → |
| Rogers Senior HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,774 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Elk River Public School District
- Schools in district
- 31
- Rank in district
- #15 of 21
- District spending per student
- $12,958NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Zimmerman High School is listed in Elk River Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Zimmerman High School
Zimmerman High School is a public high school in Zimmerman, MN, part of Elk River Public School District, serving approximately 718 students in grades 9th-12th with a 23.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #990 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Zimmerman High School
What grades does Zimmerman High School serve?
Zimmerman High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Zimmerman High School?
Zimmerman High School has an enrollment of approximately 718 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Zimmerman High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Zimmerman High School is 23.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Zimmerman High School rank in MN?
Zimmerman High School ranks #990 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Zimmerman High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Zimmerman High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Zimmerman High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Zimmerman High School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Zimmerman High School a charter school?
No, Zimmerman High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Zimmerman High School a Title I school?
No, Zimmerman High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Zimmerman High School?
24.1% of students at Zimmerman High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 718
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Sherburne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.0%
- Phone
- (763) 241-3505
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 55398)
- 17,768
- Area average commute
- 35.8 min
- Area median age
- 35.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 55398; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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