Serving 7 students in grades 6-12, Swmetro Jaf 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 is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 7 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in MN)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Swmetro Jaf ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Swmetro Jaf's student population of 7 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
7 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Swmetro Jaf is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
60%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
14%
12%
Black
29%
12%
White
57%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
36%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average).
How many students attend Swmetro Jaf?
7 students attend Swmetro Jaf.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Swmetro Jaf students are White, 29% of students are Black, and 14% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Swmetro Jaf?
Swmetro Jaf has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Swmetro Jaf offer ?
Swmetro Jaf offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Swmetro Jaf part of?
Swmetro Jaf is part of Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 School District.
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