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Zumbro Education School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 179 students in Zumbro Education School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Zumbro Education School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
179 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
22 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
District Rank
Zumbro Education School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 522 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 21-39% has decreased from 40-49% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#508 out of 527 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Graduation Rate
21-39%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.59
# American Indian Students
n/a
15,699 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
1 Student
61,819 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
99,588 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
12%
# Black Students
2 Students
102,736 Students
% Black Students
1%
12%
# White Students
162 Students
534,612 Students
% White Students
90%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,007 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
4 Students
55,329 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
57
24,648
# Students in K Grade:
-
59,654
# Students in 1st Grade:
1
61,859
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2
63,560
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
61,751
# Students in 4th Grade:
1
63,575
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
63,290
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
63,180
# Students in 7th Grade:
4
63,243
# Students in 8th Grade:
9
64,723
# Students in 9th Grade:
8
67,716
# Students in 10th Grade:
21
69,634
# Students in 11th Grade:
27
69,942
# Students in 12th Grade:
49
74,015
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $46,246 is higher than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $52,927 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$46,246
$17,854
Spending / Student
$52,927
$18,580
Best Zumbro Education School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Zumbro Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2002 Mantorville Ave N
Kasson, MN 55944
(507) 634-2083
Kasson, MN 55944
(507) 634-2083
Grades: 6-12
| 69 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Zumbro Ed. Dist. Futures/choice
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2002 Mantorville Ave N
Kasson, MN 55944
(507) 634-2108
Kasson, MN 55944
(507) 634-2108
Grades: K-12
| 35 students
Rank: n/an/a
Transition 2 Success
Special Education School
2002 Mantorville Ave N
Kasson, MN 55944
(507) 634-2037
Kasson, MN 55944
(507) 634-2037
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
Rank: n/an/a
Zumbro Education District
Special Education School
2002 Mantorville Ave N
Kasson, MN 55944
(507) 634-2037
Kasson, MN 55944
(507) 634-2037
Grades: PK
| 57 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Zumbro Education School District?
Zumbro Education School District manages 4 public schools serving 179 students.
What is the rank of Zumbro Education School District?
Zumbro Education School District is ranked #467 out of 522 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Zumbro Education School District?
90% of Zumbro Education School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% 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 Zumbro Education School District?
Zumbro Education School District has a student/teacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Zumbro Education School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $52,927 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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