Serving 300 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Zanewood Community School Steam 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 300 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Zanewood Community School Steam ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Zanewood Community School Steam's student population of 300 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
300 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Zanewood Community School Steam ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Zanewood Community School Steam is 0.66, which is more 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
#1734 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
45%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
51%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
41%

Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
2%

Asian
17%
7%

Hispanic
20%
12%

Black
52%
12%

White
4%
61%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
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 Zanewood Community School Steam's ranking?
Zanewood Community School Steam is ranked #1734 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Zanewood Community School Steam often compared to?
Zanewood Community School Steamis often viewed alongside schools like Birch Grove School For The Arts by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Zanewood Community School Steam?
300 students attend Zanewood Community School Steam.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Zanewood Community School Steam students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Zanewood Community School Steam?
Zanewood Community School Steam has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Zanewood Community School Steam offer ?
Zanewood Community School Steam offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Zanewood Community School Steam part of?
Zanewood Community School Steam is part of Osseo Public School District.
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