Westwood Elementary vs Zimmerman Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Westwood Elementary
Zimmerman · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
562 students
Zimmerman Middle
Zimmerman · Public middle · Grades 6–8
514 students
| Measure | Westwood Elementary Zimmerman, Minnesota | Zimmerman Middle Zimmerman, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #384 of 923 | #61 of 266 |
| National rank | #10231 of 50,301 | #2434 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 562 | 514 |
| Enrollment | 562 | 514 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.1% | 26.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.8 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 71% |
| city | Zimmerman | Zimmerman |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Zimmerman Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.6 vs 71.6).
- •Westwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 71%).
- •Zimmerman Middle does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 67%).
- •Zimmerman Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.8% vs 31.1%).
- •Zimmerman Middle does better on students per teacher (20.6 vs 20.8).
- •Westwood Elementary is the larger school with 562 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 Westwood Elementary better than Zimmerman Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Zimmerman Middle ranks higher (74.6 vs 71.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Westwood Elementary and Zimmerman Middle?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Zimmerman and Zimmerman in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Westwood Elementary: 562. Zimmerman Middle: 514. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Westwood Elementary and Zimmerman Middle rank in Minnesota?
Westwood Elementary is 384th of 923 and Zimmerman Middle is 61st of 266 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).