Swmetro Buffalo-transitions

Swmetro Buffalo-transitions serves 26 students in grades 9-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 26 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Swmetro Buffalo-transitions's student population of 26 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
26 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Swmetro Buffalo-transitions is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
8%
12%
White
88%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.22
(22-23)
30.8%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Swmetro Buffalo-transitions?
26 students attend Swmetro Buffalo-transitions.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Swmetro Buffalo-transitions students are White, 8% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Swmetro Buffalo-transitions?
Swmetro Buffalo-transitions has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Swmetro Buffalo-transitions offer ?
Swmetro Buffalo-transitions offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Swmetro Buffalo-transitions part of?
Swmetro Buffalo-transitions is part of Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 School District.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 26 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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