Midwest Special Education Co-op serves 14 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 14 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Midwest Special Education Co-op ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Midwest Special Education Co-op's student population of 14 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
14 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Year Founded
1980
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Midwest Special Education Co-op is 0.24, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
14%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
86%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Midwest Special Education Co-op?
14 students attend Midwest Special Education Co-op.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Midwest Special Education Co-op students are White, and 14% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Midwest Special Education Co-op?
Midwest Special Education Co-op has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Midwest Special Education Co-op offer ?
Midwest Special Education Co-op offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Midwest Special Education Co-op part of?
Midwest Special Education Co-op is part of Midwest Special Education Co-Op School District.
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