Serving 364 students in grades 3-6, Zumbrota-mazeppa Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 3-6
- Enrollment: 364 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Zumbrota-mazeppa Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Zumbrota-mazeppa Elementary School's student population of 364 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
364 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
School Rankings
Zumbrota-mazeppa Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Zumbrota-mazeppa Elementary School is 0.15, 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
#194 out of 1773 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
3%
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
92%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Zumbrota-mazeppa Elementary School's ranking?
Zumbrota-mazeppa Elementary School is ranked #194 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Zumbrota-mazeppa Elementary School?
364 students attend Zumbrota-mazeppa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Zumbrota-mazeppa Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Zumbrota-mazeppa Elementary School?
Zumbrota-mazeppa Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Zumbrota-mazeppa Elementary School offer ?
Zumbrota-mazeppa Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Zumbrota-mazeppa Elementary School part of?
Zumbrota-mazeppa Elementary School is part of Zumbrota-Mazeppa School District.
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