Serving 50 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Swmetro - Chaska Special Ed Center 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 was ≤20% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
50 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≤20%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≤20%
60%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
(15-16)10%
2%
Asian
(15-16)2%
7%
Hispanic
(15-16)2%
9%
Black
(15-16)18%
10%
White
(15-16)66%
68%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)2%
4%
Graduation Rate
(14-15)<50%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Southwest Metro Educational Coop School District
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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Swmetro - Chaska Special Ed Center?
The graduation rate of Swmetro - Chaska Special Ed Center is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 82%.
How many students attend Swmetro - Chaska Special Ed Center?
50 students attend Swmetro - Chaska Special Ed Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Swmetro - Chaska Special Ed Center students are White, 18% of students are Black, 10% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Swmetro - Chaska Special Ed Center?
Swmetro - Chaska Special Ed Center has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Swmetro - Chaska Special Ed Center offer ?
Swmetro - Chaska Special Ed Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Swmetro - Chaska Special Ed Center part of?
Swmetro - Chaska Special Ed Center is part of Southwest Metro Educational Coop School District.
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