Serving 48 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Swwc Elc - Windom 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 48 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Swwc Elc - Windom ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Swwc Elc - Windom's student population of 48 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
48 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Swwc Elc - Windom ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Swwc Elc - Windom is 0.54, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1572 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
51%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
13:1

American Indian
2%
2%

Asian
2%
7%

Hispanic
19%
12%

Black
2%
12%

White
65%
61%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥50%
84%

Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Swwc Elc - Windom's ranking?
Swwc Elc - Windom is ranked #1572 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Swwc Elc - Windom?
The graduation rate of Swwc Elc - Windom is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Swwc Elc - Windom?
48 students attend Swwc Elc - Windom.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Swwc Elc - Windom students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Swwc Elc - Windom?
Swwc Elc - Windom has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Swwc Elc - Windom offer ?
Swwc Elc - Windom offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Swwc Elc - Windom part of?
Swwc Elc - Windom is part of Region 6 And 8-Sw/Wc Service Coop School District.
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