Swmetro Buffalo-transitions serves 27 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 27 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Swmetro Buffalo-transitions ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Swmetro Buffalo-transitions's student population of 27 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 200% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
27 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Swmetro Buffalo-transitions is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
n/a
12%
White
100%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Swmetro Buffalo-transitions?
27 students attend Swmetro Buffalo-transitions.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Swmetro Buffalo-transitions students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Swmetro Buffalo-transitions?
Swmetro Buffalo-transitions has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Swmetro Buffalo-transitions offer ?
Swmetro Buffalo-transitions offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Swmetro Buffalo-transitions part of?
Swmetro Buffalo-transitions is part of Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 School District.
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