Enrollment
194
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Zumbrota, MN
Zumbrota-Mazeppa Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Zumbrota-Mazeppa Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 274573500221
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Zumbrota-Mazeppa Middle School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Zumbrota · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 27.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Zumbrota-Mazeppa Middle School has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Zumbrota-Mazeppa Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Zumbrota, MN.
School address
District: Zumbrota-Mazeppa School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 274573500221 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.4%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Zumbrota-Mazeppa Middle School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Zumbrota-Mazeppa Middle School
Zumbrota-Mazeppa Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Zumbrota, Minnesota, enrolling 194 students.
At 14.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Minnesota median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 194 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Among 230 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #24, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 194 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Zumbrota-Mazeppa School District also operates Zumbrota-Mazeppa Senior High (401 students) and Zumbrota-Mazeppa Elementary School (349 students) alongside Zumbrota-Mazeppa Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Zumbrota-Mazeppa Middle School compares
Zumbrota-Mazeppa Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.4% | ▼ 36% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 194 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
194
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 53% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,519
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 194 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 90.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 2.1%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 90.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.5, Zumbrota-Mazeppa Middle School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Zumbrota-Mazeppa School District, which includes Zumbrota-Mazeppa Middle School.
$13,519
Per student
-11%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.0%
State 59.0%
Federal 7.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Zumbrota-Mazeppa Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zumbrota-Mazeppa Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Zumbrota-Mazeppa Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Zumbrota-Mazeppa Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Zumbrota-Mazeppa Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~194 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Zumbrota-Mazeppa Middle School
How many students attend Zumbrota-Mazeppa Middle School?
Zumbrota-Mazeppa Middle School has 194 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Zumbrota, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Zumbrota-Mazeppa Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Zumbrota-Mazeppa Middle School is 14.9:1, which is 6% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Zumbrota-Mazeppa Middle School?
27.4% of students at Zumbrota-Mazeppa Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Zumbrota-Mazeppa Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Zumbrota-Mazeppa Middle School is White at 90.7% of enrollment, in Zumbrota, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Zumbrota-Mazeppa Middle School?
Zumbrota-Mazeppa Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Zumbrota-Mazeppa Middle School rank among public schools in Zumbrota?
By Resource Investment Index, Zumbrota-Mazeppa Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Zumbrota, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Zumbrota on the city page.
Is Zumbrota-Mazeppa Middle School a good school?
Zumbrota-Mazeppa Middle School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Zumbrota-Mazeppa School District?
Besides Zumbrota-Mazeppa Middle School, Zumbrota-Mazeppa School District also operates Zumbrota-Mazeppa Senior High (401 students), Zumbrota-Mazeppa Elementary School (349 students), and Zumbrota-Mazeppa Primary School (298 students). See the Zumbrota-Mazeppa School District district page for the complete list.
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