Salk Middle School vs Zimmerman Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Minnesota, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Salk Middle School
Elk River · Public middle · Grades 6–8
638 students
Zimmerman Middle
Zimmerman · Public middle · Grades 6–8
514 students
| Measure | Salk Middle School Elk River, Minnesota | Zimmerman Middle Zimmerman, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #57 of 266 | #61 of 266 |
| National rank | #2294 of 15,369 | #2434 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 638 | 514 |
| Enrollment | 638 | 514 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.3% | 26.8% |
| Students per teacher | 24.5 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 71% |
| city | Elk River | Zimmerman |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (75.4 vs 74.6).
- •Salk Middle School does better on math proficiency (75% vs 71%).
- •Salk Middle School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 69%).
- •Salk Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.3% vs 26.8%).
- •Zimmerman Middle does better on students per teacher (20.6 vs 24.5).
- •Salk Middle School is the larger school with 638 students compared with 514.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Salk Middle School better than Zimmerman Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Salk Middle School and Zimmerman Middle?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Elk River and Zimmerman in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Salk Middle School: 638. Zimmerman Middle: 514. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Salk Middle School and Zimmerman Middle rank in Minnesota?
Salk Middle School is 57th of 266 and Zimmerman Middle is 61st of 266 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).