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Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 283 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 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
16 Schools
1,631 Schools
# Students
484 Students
570,681 Students
# Teachers
88 Teachers
38,516 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
5:1
District Rank
Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 527 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
0.50
0.60
# American Indian Students
13 Students
10,153 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
2%
# Asian Students
14 Students
42,340 Students
% Asian Students
3%
7%
# Hispanic Students
61 Students
62,015 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
11%
# Black Students
44 Students
70,093 Students
% Black Students
9%
12%
# White Students
333 Students
347,595 Students
% White Students
69%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
651 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
18 Students
37,886 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
10,624
# Students in K Grade:
3
58,579
# Students in 1st Grade:
3
62,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
11
61,018
# Students in 3rd Grade:
11
62,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
17
62,448
# Students in 5th Grade:
28
62,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
12
62,476
# Students in 7th Grade:
15
53,883
# Students in 8th Grade:
31
54,639
# Students in 9th Grade:
44
4,326
# Students in 10th Grade:
54
4,218
# Students in 11th Grade:
67
4,502
# Students in 12th Grade:
188
5,634
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $45,143 is higher than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $61,465 is higher than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$45,143
$17,860
Spending / Student
$61,465
$18,586
Best Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 School District Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Swmetro Prairie Care
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 8 students
Rank: #22.
Swmetro Reflections
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 22 students
Rank: #33.
Swmetro Jaf
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 9 students
Rank: #44.
Swmetro Level 4 Programs
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4601 Dean Lakes Blvd
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Grades: K-12
| 187 students
Rank: n/an/a
Swmetro Annica Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
7808 Kerber Blvd Ste 215
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Grades: 5-12
| 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
Swmetro Ccj
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
606 East 4th Street
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Grades: 6-12
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Swmetro Online Learning
Magnet School
401 E 4th St
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Grades: 2-12
| 39 students
Rank: n/an/a
Swmetro Passageways
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
13780 Mckenna Road Nw
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Grades: K-12
| 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
Swmetro Waseca
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
501 E Elm Ave
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Grades: K-12
| 6 students
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