Swmetro Reflections

4601 Dean Lakes Blvd
Shakopee, MN 55379
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 25 students in grades 6-12, Swmetro Reflections 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 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 25 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : <50%
  • : <50% (Top 1% in MN)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Swmetro Reflections ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

School Overview

Swmetro Reflections's student population of 25 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
25 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Swmetro Reflections is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MN)
(18-19)
<50%
56%
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<50%
53%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
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American Indian
4%
2%
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Asian
8%
7%
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Hispanic
20%
10%
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Black
4%
12%
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White
64%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.55
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(19-20)
<50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
26%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Swmetro Reflections and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 56% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Swmetro Reflections?
The graduation rate of Swmetro Reflections is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Swmetro Reflections?
25 students attend Swmetro Reflections.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Swmetro Reflections students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 4% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Swmetro Reflections?
Swmetro Reflections has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Swmetro Reflections offer ?
Swmetro Reflections offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Swmetro Reflections part of?
Swmetro Reflections is part of Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 25 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : <50%
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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