Zimmerman High School

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Zimmerman High School ranks 112 th of 480 Minnesota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Zimmerman High School is a public high school serving 707 students in grades 9-12 in Zimmerman, Minnesota, which is part of the Elk River Public School District. The school consistently performs well academically, with proficiency rates in Math, Reading, and Science that exceed state and district averages, as well as high graduation rates and low dropout rates.

Zimmerman High School stands out for its significantly higher percentage of white students (90.81%) compared to the state average and nearby schools. While the school's overall academic performance is strong, there are some disparities in the performance of specific student subgroups, with female and white students generally outperforming male and special education students. Additionally, the school has seen an increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 13.45% in 2021-2022 to 27.58% in 2022-2023, indicating a growing population of students from lower-income families.

Compared to nearby schools, Zimmerman High School generally outperforms Ivan Sand Community High School and Elk River Senior High, which are also part of the Elk River Public School District. However, Princeton High School, which is in a different district, also performs well and is a close competitor to Zimmerman High School.

Detail:

Public 9-12

25900 4th St W
Zimmerman, MN 55398-9013

(763) 241-3505

District: Elk River Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
112^th of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,416

Feeder schools for Zimmerman High School:

Elementary:	Westwood Elementary
	Zimmerman Elementary
Middle:	Zimmerman Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 23.7

Number of students: 718

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.6%

Two or more races:

4.9%

Hispanic:

2.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 24.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Zimmerman High School ranks better than 76.7% of high schools in Minnesota. It also ranks 3^rd among 4 ranked high schools in the Elk River Public School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.29. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Zimmerman High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.6%), two or more races (4.9%), Hispanic (2.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 24.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Zimmerman High School is 23.7, which is the 4^th best among 4 high schools in the Elk River Public School District. (See more...)

Compare Zimmerman High School employs 30.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Zimmerman High School is $12,416, which is the 4^th highest among 4 high schools in the Elk River Public School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Zimmerman High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Zimmerman High School 112^th of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See Zimmerman High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Elk River Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Elk River Public School District 61^st of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Zimmerman High School

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Rank History for all students at Zimmerman High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2005	70.69	167^th	452	63.1%
2006	51.24	284^th	450	36.9%
2007	51.54	279^th	463	39.7%
2008	65.88	198^th	460	57.0%
2010	59.03	267^th	540	50.6%
2011	68.79	179^th	545	67.2%
2012	73.08	139^th	539	74.2%
2013	64.36	207^th	534	61.2%
2014	71.87	132^nd	483	72.7%
2015	81.37	66^th	504	86.9%
2016	67.55	168^th	489	65.6%
2017	74.68	119^th	489	75.7%
2018	81.37	70^th	494	85.8%
2019	77.39	98^th	492	80.1%
2021	76.02	79^th	428	81.5%
2022	73.37	113^th	472	76.1%
2023	82.81	63^rd	476	86.8%
2024	74.29	112^th	480	76.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Zimmerman High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	75.43	30^th	195	84.6%
2019	33.20	157^th	220	28.6%
2021	42.87	100^th	173	42.2%
2022	24.98	181^st	214	15.4%
2023	40.94	138^th	216	36.1%
2024	53.70	96^th	221	56.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Zimmerman High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	85.04	38^th	374	89.8%
2019	86.15	24^th	370	93.5%
2021	45.27	153^rd	270	43.3%
2022	31.21	224^th	312	28.2%
2023	74.80	72^nd	393	81.7%
2024	73.07	83^rd	389	78.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Zimmerman High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	77.76	65^th	395	83.5%
2019	68.69	118^th	401	70.6%
2021	77.57	44^th	339	87.0%
2022	71.12	90^th	388	76.8%
2023	84.98	36^th	396	90.9%
2024	75.83	77^th	403	80.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Zimmerman High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	76.23	77^th	398	80.7%
2019	74.94	74^th	411	82.0%
2021	67.19	104^th	351	70.4%
2022	64.45	137^th	403	66.0%
2023	70.68	99^th	398	75.1%
2024	63.46	138^th	405	65.9%

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Rank History for White students at Zimmerman High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	74.64	89^th	414	78.5%
2019	67.51	129^th	412	68.7%
2021	68.03	105^th	364	71.2%
2022	64.28	135^th	401	66.3%
2023	75.63	73^rd	398	81.7%
2024	61.83	149^th	402	62.9%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Zimmerman High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2005	461	0	7	2	5	n/a	n/a	475
2006	545	5	9	6	5	n/a	n/a	570
2007	530	6	9	8	5	n/a	n/a	558
2008	535	7	6	7	5	n/a	n/a	560
2009	532	6	7	5	7	n/a	n/a	557
2010	561	11	9	13	7	n/a	n/a	601
2011	582	9	7	9	6	0	9	622
2012	573	6	7	8	5	1	17	617
2013	587	3	7	10	3	0	18	628
2014	588	3	7	8	3	0	14	623
2015	568	4	8	7	4	1	16	608
2016	585	2	8	12	3	1	15	626
2017	589	5	7	15	3	2	18	639
2018	617	8	6	17	3	2	22	675
2019	640	6	6	14	4	1	31	702
2020	644	7	7	19	4	1	38	720
2021	646	9	7	19	3	1	28	713
2022	650	6	9	25	3	0	28	721
2023	642	7	12	19	2	0	25	707
2024	643	7	12	20	1	0	35	718

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Zimmerman High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	475	23.2	20.5	15.2
2006	570	29.2	19.5	17.4
2007	558	31.1	17.9	15.9
2008	560	31.7	17.7	15.5
2009	557	35.3	15.8	20.8
2010	601	30.4	19.7	22.6
2011	622	28.4	21.8	30.5
2012	617	30.2	20.4	29.3
2013	628	31.1	20.1	25.8
2014	623	29.1	21.3	28.1
2015	608	28.0	21.7	23.2
2016	626	31.0	20.1	23
2017	639	32.4	19.6	19.9
2018	675	32.9	20.5	19.3
2019	702	31.6	22.1	19.8
2020	720	n/a	n/a	19.4
2021	713	23.4	30.4	15.3
2022	721	22.3	32.2	13.5
2023	707	22.8	30.8	27.6
2024	718	30.2	23.7	24.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Zimmerman High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	475	23.2	20.5	15.2
2006	570	29.2	19.5	17.4
2007	558	31.1	17.9	15.9
2008	560	31.7	17.7	15.5
2009	557	35.3	15.8	20.8
2010	601	30.4	19.7	22.6
2011	622	28.4	21.8	30.5
2012	617	30.2	20.4	29.3
2013	628	31.1	20.1	25.8
2014	623	29.1	21.3	28.1
2015	608	28.0	21.7	23.2
2016	626	31.0	20.1	23
2017	639	32.4	19.6	19.9
2018	675	32.9	20.5	19.3
2019	702	31.6	22.1	19.8
2020	720	n/a	n/a	19.4
2021	713	23.4	30.4	15.3
2022	721	22.3	32.2	13.5
2023	707	22.8	30.8	27.6
2024	718	30.2	23.7	24.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Zimmerman High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$12,416

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Zimmerman High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 98^th of 492 High schools	Ranks 63^rd of 476 High schools	6.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade Reading (Zimmerman High School)	65.9	65.7	0.2%
10th Grade Reading (Elk River Public School District)	70.3	54.4	15.9%
10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	60.4	51.7	8.7%
11th Grade Math (Zimmerman High School)	49.7	38.8	10.8%
11th Grade Math (Elk River Public School District)	64.2	53	11.2%
11th Grade Math (Minnesota)	45	36	9%
End of Course Science (Zimmerman High School)	64.6	53.2	11.4%
End of Course Science (Elk River Public School District)	64.9	52.8	12%
End of Course Science (Minnesota)	54.4	41.8	12.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	702	707	0.7%
African American	6	7	16.7%
American Indian	4	2	50%
Asian	6	12	100%
Hispanic	14	19	35.7%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	640	642	0.3%
Two or More Races	31	25	19.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	19.8%	27.6%	7.8%

Schools Near Zimmerman High School

School	Students/Teachers	Ranking (2024)	Ranking (2023)	MCA-III Math (2024)	MCA-III Reading (2024)	MCA-III Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Zimmerman High School	Public	9-12	25900 4th St W	Zimmerman	55398	Sherburne County	Elk River Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 241-3505	718	30	23.7	24.1%	643 (89.6%)	7 (1.0%)	20 (2.8%)	12 (1.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (4.9%)	74.3	112^th of 480 public high schools	76.7%	82.8	63^rd of 476 public high schools	86.8%	49	37.7	37.7	53.1	53.1	56.3	56.3	$12,416
C.O.M.P.A.S.S.	Public	12	11500 193rd Ave NW	Elk River	55330	Sherburne County	Elk River Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 241-3400	29	3	9.6	44.8%	24 (82.8%)	3 (10.3%)	1 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.4%)							(n/a)							$21,349
Online728 High School	Public, Virtual	9-12	11500 193rd Ave NW	Elk River	55330	Sherburne County	Elk River Public School District	No	No	Yes	No	(763) 241-3400	67	13	5.2	28.4%	56 (83.6%)	2 (3.0%)	3 (4.5%)	1 (1.5%)	1 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (6.0%)							(n/a)							$9,015
Princeton High School	Public	9-12	807 S 8th Ave	Princeton	55371	Mille Lacs County	Princeton Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 389-6001	974	53	18.5	32.0%	889 (91.3%)	3 (0.3%)	40 (4.1%)	16 (1.6%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (2.4%)	74.5	109^th of 480 public high schools	77.3%	61.3	188^th of 476 public high schools	60.5%	79	34.2	34.2	53.9	53.9	59.0	59.0	$11,348
Princeton Online MN	Public, Virtual	9-12	807 8th Ave S	Princeton	55371	Mille Lacs County	Princeton Public School District	No	No	Yes	No	(763) 389-6069	46	0		32.6%	43 (93.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.3%)							(n/a)							$7,826
Ivan Sand Community High School	Public	9-12	1232 School St	Elk River	55330	Sherburne County	Elk River Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 241-3530	104	8	12.4	49.0%	65 (62.5%)	11 (10.6%)	7 (6.7%)	3 (2.9%)	2 (1.9%)	1 (1.0%)	15 (14.4%)	25.3	372^nd of 480 public high schools	22.5%				(n/a)	0.0	0.0	45.5	45.5			$25,381
Ivan Sand Community School- Is	Public	9-12	1232 School Street	Elk River	55330	Sherburne County	Elk River Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 241-3530	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()							(n/a)							$3,516
Ivan Sand After School Credit Recov	Public	9-12	1232 School St	Elk River	55330	Sherburne County	Elk River Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 241-3530	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()							(n/a)							$21,021
Ivan Sand Community School Summer	Public	10-12	1232 School St	Elk River	55330	Sherburne County	Elk River Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 241-3530	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()							(n/a)							$2,295
Fairview Program	Public	6-12	1232 School St	Elk River	55330	Sherburne County	Elk River Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 241-3400	6	0			5 (83.3%)	1 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)							(n/a)							$4,012

Frequently Asked Questions about Zimmerman High School

What schools feed into Zimmerman High School?

Zimmerman High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Westwood Elementary
Elementary : Zimmerman Elementary
Middle : Zimmerman Middle

What district is Zimmerman High School in?

Elk River Public School District

What is the racial makeup of Zimmerman High School?

Students at Zimmerman High School are 90% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

Is Zimmerman High School a good school?

Zimmerman High School ranks 112^th of 480 Minnesota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Zimmerman High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 718 students attended Zimmerman High School.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)		MCA-III Reading (2024)		MCA-III Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 11th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 10th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science End of Course	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Zimmerman High School	Public	9-12	25900 4th St W	Zimmerman	55398	Sherburne County	Elk River Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 241-3505	718	30	23.7	24.1%	643 (89.6%)	7 (1.0%)	20 (2.8%)	12 (1.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (4.9%)	74.3	112^th of 480 public high schools	76.7%		82.8	63^rd of 476 public high schools	86.8%	49	37.7	37.7	53.1	53.1	56.3	56.3	$12,416
C.O.M.P.A.S.S.	Public	12	11500 193rd Ave NW	Elk River	55330	Sherburne County	Elk River Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 241-3400	29	3	9.6	44.8%	24 (82.8%)	3 (10.3%)	1 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.4%)								(n/a)							$21,349
Online728 High School	Public, Virtual	9-12	11500 193rd Ave NW	Elk River	55330	Sherburne County	Elk River Public School District	No	No	Yes	No	(763) 241-3400	67	13	5.2	28.4%	56 (83.6%)	2 (3.0%)	3 (4.5%)	1 (1.5%)	1 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (6.0%)								(n/a)							$9,015
Princeton High School	Public	9-12	807 S 8th Ave	Princeton	55371	Mille Lacs County	Princeton Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 389-6001	974	53	18.5	32.0%	889 (91.3%)	3 (0.3%)	40 (4.1%)	16 (1.6%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (2.4%)	74.5	109^th of 480 public high schools	77.3%		61.3	188^th of 476 public high schools	60.5%	79	34.2	34.2	53.9	53.9	59.0	59.0	$11,348
Princeton Online MN	Public, Virtual	9-12	807 8th Ave S	Princeton	55371	Mille Lacs County	Princeton Public School District	No	No	Yes	No	(763) 389-6069	46	0		32.6%	43 (93.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.3%)								(n/a)							$7,826
Ivan Sand Community High School	Public	9-12	1232 School St	Elk River	55330	Sherburne County	Elk River Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 241-3530	104	8	12.4	49.0%	65 (62.5%)	11 (10.6%)	7 (6.7%)	3 (2.9%)	2 (1.9%)	1 (1.0%)	15 (14.4%)	25.3	372^nd of 480 public high schools	22.5%					(n/a)	0.0	0.0	45.5	45.5			$25,381
Ivan Sand Community School- Is	Public	9-12	1232 School Street	Elk River	55330	Sherburne County	Elk River Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 241-3530	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)							$3,516
Ivan Sand After School Credit Recov	Public	9-12	1232 School St	Elk River	55330	Sherburne County	Elk River Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 241-3530	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)							$21,021
Ivan Sand Community School Summer	Public	10-12	1232 School St	Elk River	55330	Sherburne County	Elk River Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 241-3530	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)							$2,295
Fairview Program	Public	6-12	1232 School St	Elk River	55330	Sherburne County	Elk River Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 241-3400	6	0			5 (83.3%)	1 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							$4,012