Swmetro Waseca serves 12 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 12 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Swmetro Waseca ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Swmetro Waseca's student population of 12 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
12 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Swmetro Waseca is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
33%
12%
Black
9%
12%

White
50%
61%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
25%
7%
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 Waseca?
12 students attend Swmetro Waseca.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Swmetro Waseca students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Swmetro Waseca?
Swmetro Waseca has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Swmetro Waseca offer ?
Swmetro Waseca offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Swmetro Waseca part of?
Swmetro Waseca is part of Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 School District.
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