Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 School District

4601 Dean Lakes Blvd
Shakopee, MN 55379-1825
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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 12 public middle schools serving 393 students in Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public middle schools in Minnesota.
Public Middle Schools in Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
16 Schools
991 Schools
# Students
484 Students
275,585 Students
# Teachers
88 Teachers
16,669 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.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#497 out of 527 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Southwest Metro Intermediate 288  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Southwest Metro Intermediate 288  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Southwest Metro Intermediate 288  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Southwest Metro Intermediate 288  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
84%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Southwest Metro Intermediate 288  School District and public school graduation rate of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.58
# American Indian Students
13 Students
6,117 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
2%
# Asian Students
14 Students
19,175 Students
% Asian Students
3%
7%
# Hispanic Students
61 Students
29,133 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
11%
# Black Students
44 Students
32,309 Students
% Black Students
9%
12%
# White Students
333 Students
172,253 Students
% White Students
69%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
299 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
18 Students
16,351 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
1,053
# Students in K Grade:
3
2,796
# Students in 1st Grade:
3
3,065
# Students in 2nd Grade:
11
3,080
# Students in 3rd Grade:
11
3,268
# Students in 4th Grade:
17
3,539
# Students in 5th Grade:
28
11,575
# Students in 6th Grade:
12
51,735
# Students in 7th Grade:
15
64,303
# Students in 8th Grade:
31
65,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
44
16,191
# Students in 10th Grade:
54
15,775
# Students in 11th Grade:
67
15,828
# Students in 12th Grade:
188
17,674
# 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.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$15,547 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Southwest Metro Intermediate 288  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$30 MM
$16,179 MM
This chart displays total spending of Southwest Metro Intermediate 288  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$45,143
$17,860
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Southwest Metro Intermediate 288  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$61,465
$18,586
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Southwest Metro Intermediate 288  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 School District Public Middle Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Swmetro Prairie Care
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
111 Hundertmark Rd #205n
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Grades: K-12
| 8 students
Rank: #22.
Swmetro Reflections
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4601 Dean Lakes Blvd
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Grades: 6-12
| 22 students
Rank: #33.
Swmetro Lakeside Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
100 Garrison Ave Ne
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Grades: 7-12
| 22 students
Rank: #44.
Swmetro Jaf
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
17681 Valley View Drive
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Grades: 6-12
| 9 students
Rank: #55.
Swmetro Alc
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
401 East 4th St
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Grades: 8-12
| 88 students
Rank: #66.
Swmetro Level 4 Programs
Special Education School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4601 Dean Lakes Blvd
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Grades: K-12
| 187 students
Rank: n/an/a
Swmetro Annica Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
7808 Kerber Blvd Ste 215
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Grades: 5-12
| 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
Swmetro Ccj
Alternative School
Magnet School
606 East 4th Street
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
Grades: 2-12
| 39 students
Rank: n/an/a
Swmetro Passageways
Alternative School
Magnet School
13780 Mckenna Road Nw
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Grades: K-12
| 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
Swmetro Seat Based
Alternative School
Magnet School
401 E 4th St
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Swmetro Waseca
Special Education School
Magnet School
501 E Elm Ave
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Grades: K-12
| 6 students

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 16 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 484 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50% in MN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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