Serving 35 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Zumbro Ed. Dist. Futures/choice ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 35 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Zumbro Ed. Dist. Futures/choice ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Zumbro Ed. Dist. Futures/choice's student population of 35 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
35 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Zumbro Ed. Dist. Futures/choice 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 Zumbro Ed. Dist. Futures/choice is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1492 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
3%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
94%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)≥50%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zumbro Ed. Dist. Futures/choice's ranking?
Zumbro Ed. Dist. Futures/choice is ranked #1492 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Zumbro Ed. Dist. Futures/choice often compared to?
Zumbro Ed. Dist. Futures/choiceis often viewed alongside schools like Rochester Phoenix Academy, Sunset Terrace Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Zumbro Ed. Dist. Futures/choice?
The graduation rate of Zumbro Ed. Dist. Futures/choice is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Zumbro Ed. Dist. Futures/choice?
35 students attend Zumbro Ed. Dist. Futures/choice.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Zumbro Ed. Dist. Futures/choice students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Zumbro Ed. Dist. Futures/choice?
Zumbro Ed. Dist. Futures/choice has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Zumbro Ed. Dist. Futures/choice offer ?
Zumbro Ed. Dist. Futures/choice offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Zumbro Ed. Dist. Futures/choice part of?
Zumbro Ed. Dist. Futures/choice is part of Zumbro Education School District.
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