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Schools in Zimmerman · Elk River School District

Zimmerman’s public schools outscore 87% of Minnesota districts

On the state math tests, 59% of Zimmerman’s students scored proficient, above the Minnesota average (45%). The grade covers the public school district serving Zimmerman, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Minnesota, not nationally.

#48of 274 Minnesota townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Minnesota state tests taken in spring 2022, when 97% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
60%
▲ 9 pts vs MN 51%
2021–22
Math proficiency
59%
▲ 14 pts vs MN 45%
2021–22
Graduate on time
91%
▲ 8 pts vs MN 83%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$13.7K
▼ 20% vs MN $17.1K
FY2024
Students per teacher
20.8
MN 14.8 · larger classes
Schools in town
4
2,302 students on the public path
In brief

Zimmerman’s schools, in brief

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 60% and math 59% in spring 2022, against 51% and 45% statewide; 91% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 83%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $13,652 per student, against $17,091 across Minnesota (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one elementary, one middle and one high school

From grade 3 the district’s path is Westwood Elementary, then Zimmerman Middle, then Zimmerman High School. Enrollment is up 8% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Zimmerman’s grade

A Test scoresB Graduation

A: better than 87% of Minnesota school districts, #48 of 274 Minnesota towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Minnesota average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Minnesota school districts we grade (502)Better than 87%
Lower resultsHigher results
Minnesota towns with similar household incomes (1578)Better than 90%
A−AA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 7,017 test results and a graduating class of 1,036 could put Zimmerman anywhere from A− to A. The tests are from spring 2022, when 97% of Zimmerman’s students in the tested grades sat them (6,950 in math, 7,084 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Zimmerman, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
K–2Zimmerman ElementaryElk River School DistrictNo scores
3–5Westwood ElementaryElk River School DistrictB+
6–8Zimmerman MiddleElk River School DistrictB
9–12Zimmerman High SchoolElk River School DistrictB+

Zimmerman’s public schools are run by Elk River School District, which also serves Albertville, Big Lake, Elk River and Livonia and others. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Elk River School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 26 schools · 14,577 students, up 8% since 2020–21 · 20.8 per teacher (MN 14.8)
$13,652MN $17,091 · FY2024
A
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading60%
State average 51.1% · 7084 students tested
Math59%
State average 44.8% · 6950 students tested

Zimmerman vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Minnesota towns that share Zimmerman’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
ZimmermanAElk River

Every school in Zimmerman

4 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Minnesota’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Zimmermanby address
Zimmerman Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–2
522 students18:1Rate it →
Westwood Elementary
Elementary · Grades 3–5
B+
562 students21:1Rate it →
Zimmerman Middle
Middle · Grades 6–8
B
514 students20:1Rate it →
Zimmerman High School
High · Grades 9–12
B+
704 students26:1Rate it →

Questions about Zimmerman’s schools

Are Zimmerman’s schools good?

By Minnesota’s own tests, yes: the public schools Zimmerman children attend outscore 87% of Minnesota’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade, #48 of 274 Minnesota towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 90%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Zimmerman in?

Elk River School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 14,577 students in 26 schools (2024–25).

Where do Zimmerman kids go to high school?

Zimmerman High School, with 704 students; its own test results earn a B+.

What is Zimmerman’s graduation rate?

91% of the class of 2023 in Elk River School District graduated in four years, against 83% across Minnesota.

How much does Zimmerman spend per student?

$13,652 in Elk River School District (FY2024), against $17,091 across Minnesota. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Minnesota. Stars are from neighbors.