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Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 323 students in Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Minnesota.
Public Elementary Schools in Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
25 Schools
1,655 Schools
# Students
521 Students
571,925 Students
# Teachers
88 Teachers
40,363 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
District Rank
Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 522 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 45-49% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#497 out of 527 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
41%
Graduation Rate
45-49%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.61
# American Indian Students
14 Students
10,480 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
2%
# Asian Students
11 Students
42,165 Students
% Asian Students
2%
7%
# Hispanic Students
77 Students
65,127 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
12%
# Black Students
53 Students
70,794 Students
% Black Students
10%
12%
# White Students
334 Students
344,281 Students
% White Students
64%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
676 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
32 Students
38,402 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
10,698
# Students in K Grade:
4
57,031
# Students in 1st Grade:
10
61,859
# Students in 2nd Grade:
8
63,560
# Students in 3rd Grade:
12
61,751
# Students in 4th Grade:
13
63,575
# Students in 5th Grade:
19
63,290
# Students in 6th Grade:
26
63,180
# Students in 7th Grade:
21
53,666
# Students in 8th Grade:
21
53,924
# Students in 9th Grade:
49
4,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
73
4,634
# Students in 11th Grade:
76
4,740
# Students in 12th Grade:
189
5,910
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $41,937 is higher than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has declined by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $57,100 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has declined by 26% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$41,937
$17,854
Spending / Student
$57,100
$18,580
Best Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 School District Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Swmetro Prairie Care
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
111 Hundertmark Rd #205n
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Grades: K-12
| 9 students
Rank: #22.
Swmetro Reflections
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4601 Dean Lakes Blvd
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Grades: 6-12
| 20 students
Rank: #33.
Swmetro Jaf
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
17681 Valley View Drive
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Grades: 6-12
| 7 students
Rank: #44.
Swmetro Level 4 Programs
Special Education School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Hope Ave
Jordan, MN 55352
(952) 567-8100
Jordan, MN 55352
(952) 567-8100
Grades: K-12
| 171 students
Rank: n/an/a
Swmetro Annica Program
Alternative School
7808 Kerber Blvd Ste 215
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Grades: 5-12
| 13 students
Rank: n/an/a
Swmetro Ccj
Alternative School
606 East 4th Street
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Grades: 6-12
| 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
Swmetro Level 3
Special Education School
150 W Tyrone St
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Grades: K-8
| 12 students
Rank: n/an/a
4601 Dean Lakes Blvd
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Grades: 2-12
| 74 students
Rank: n/an/a
Swmetro Passageways
Alternative School
13780 Mckenna Rd Nw
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Grades: K-12
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Swmetro Waseca
Special Education School
501 E Elm Ave
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Grades: K-12
| 12 students
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