Serving 149 students in grades 1-12, Swmetro Level 4 Programs 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 149 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Swmetro Level 4 Programs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Swmetro Level 4 Programs's student population of 149 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Total Students
149 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Swmetro Level 4 Programs ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Swmetro Level 4 Programs is 0.46, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1641 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
6%
10%
Black
19%
12%
White
71%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Swmetro Level 4 Programs's ranking?
Swmetro Level 4 Programs is ranked #1641 out of 1,734 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Swmetro Level 4 Programs?
The graduation rate of Swmetro Level 4 Programs is 60-79%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Swmetro Level 4 Programs?
149 students attend Swmetro Level 4 Programs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Swmetro Level 4 Programs students are White, 19% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Swmetro Level 4 Programs?
Swmetro Level 4 Programs has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Swmetro Level 4 Programs offer ?
Swmetro Level 4 Programs offers enrollment in grades 1-12
What school district is Swmetro Level 4 Programs part of?
Swmetro Level 4 Programs is part of Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 School District.
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