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#719 of 1,992 schools in MN

Top 36% in state

Zumbrota-mazeppa Elementary School

Elementary School · Zumbrota-mazeppa School District · Mazeppa, MN

An elementary school in Mazeppa, MN where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.

343 3RD AVE NE, Mazeppa, MN 55956

  • Math 68% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 62% proficient (2022)
  • 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.4Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.94 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.2Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency68% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency65% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+13.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile87th
Resources & Environment9.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.5:1
District spending per student$14,188
Chronic Absenteeism3%

Students at Zumbrota-mazeppa Elementary School score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency68%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency62%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 20 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 65% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
81%
ELA
70%
2014
Math
84%
ELA
76%
2015
Math
78%
ELA
70%
2016
Math
79%
ELA
71%
2017
Math
75%
ELA
68%
2018
Math
75%
ELA
63%
2019
Math
75%
ELA
63%
2020*
Math
61%
ELA
56%
2021*
Math
61%
ELA
56%
2022
Math
68%
ELA
62%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

30.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Zumbrota-mazeppa Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 29Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low70/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$94,762

Median home value

$308,500

Median rent

$1,121/mo

College educated

27.1%

Homeownership

82.5%

Poverty rate

7.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55956; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Nearby same-level schools

0 in ZUMBROTA-MAZEPPA SCHOOL DISTRICT

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Zumbrota-mazeppa School District

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 4
District spending per student
$14,188NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Zumbrota-mazeppa Elementary School is listed in ZUMBROTA-MAZEPPA SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Zumbrota-mazeppa Elementary School

Zumbrota-mazeppa Elementary School is a public elementary school in Mazeppa, MN, part of Zumbrota-mazeppa School District, serving approximately 364 students in grades 3rd-6th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #719 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Zumbrota-mazeppa Elementary School

What grades does Zumbrota-mazeppa Elementary School serve?

Zumbrota-mazeppa Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 6th.

How many students attend Zumbrota-mazeppa Elementary School?

Zumbrota-mazeppa Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 364 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Zumbrota-mazeppa Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Zumbrota-mazeppa Elementary School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Zumbrota-mazeppa Elementary School rank in MN?

Zumbrota-mazeppa Elementary School ranks #719 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Zumbrota-mazeppa Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Zumbrota-mazeppa Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Zumbrota-mazeppa Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Zumbrota-mazeppa Elementary School has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Zumbrota-mazeppa Elementary School a charter school?

No, Zumbrota-mazeppa Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Zumbrota-mazeppa Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Zumbrota-mazeppa Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Zumbrota-mazeppa Elementary School?

30.8% of students at Zumbrota-mazeppa Elementary 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
3rd – 6th
Enrollment
364
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Wabasha County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
3.0%
Area population (ZIP 55956)
2,046
Area average commute
25.4 min
Area median age
44.5
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 55956; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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