Zimmerman Elementary School vs. Independence Elementary School
Should you attend Zimmerman Elementary School or Independence Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
Top Rankings
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Independence Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Zimmerman Elementary School serves 522 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Serving 660 students in grades 3-5, Independence Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-2
3-5
Total Students
522 students
660 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
42 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
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#424 out of 1860 schools in MN
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
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59%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
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55%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
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61%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
159
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Grade 1 Students
188
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Grade 2 Students
175
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Grade 3 Students
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225
Grade 4 Students
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218
Grade 5 Students
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217
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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1%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
4%
8%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
89%
77%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
5%
7%
Diversity Score
0.21
0.40
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
