Serving 50 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Swmetro - Chaska Special Ed Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
50 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≤20%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≤20%
60%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
(15-16)10%
2%
Asian
(15-16)2%
7%
Hispanic
(15-16)2%
9%
Black
(15-16)18%
10%
White
(15-16)66%
68%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)2%
4%
Graduation Rate
(14-15)<50%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Southwest Metro Educational Coop School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Swmetro - Chaska Special Ed Center?
The graduation rate of Swmetro - Chaska Special Ed Center is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 82%.
How many students attend Swmetro - Chaska Special Ed Center?
50 students attend Swmetro - Chaska Special Ed Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Swmetro - Chaska Special Ed Center students are White, 18% of students are Black, 10% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Swmetro - Chaska Special Ed Center?
Swmetro - Chaska Special Ed Center has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Swmetro - Chaska Special Ed Center offer ?
Swmetro - Chaska Special Ed Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Swmetro - Chaska Special Ed Center part of?
Swmetro - Chaska Special Ed Center is part of Southwest Metro Educational Coop School District.
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