Serving 25 students in grades 6-12, Swmetro Reflections ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
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%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <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:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
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.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
25 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Swmetro Reflections ranks within the top 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#695 out of 1860 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
![This chart displays the overall school rank of Swmetro Reflections, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the overall school rank of Swmetro Reflections, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_school_rank/151000/150516/swmetro-reflections-chart-SyjycZ.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Swmetro Reflections and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Swmetro Reflections and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/151000/150516/swmetro-reflections-chart-pasEZa.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Swmetro Reflections and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Swmetro Reflections and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/151000/150516/swmetro-reflections-chart-bf62T0n.png)
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
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American Indian
4%
2%
![This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Swmetro Reflections and percentage of American Indian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Swmetro Reflections and percentage of American Indian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/american_indian_ethnicity/151000/150516/swmetro-reflections-chart-bnRBmIY.png)
Asian
8%
7%
![This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Swmetro Reflections and the percentage of Asian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Swmetro Reflections and the percentage of Asian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/asian_islander_ethnicity/151000/150516/swmetro-reflections-chart-EHSKiZ.png)
Hispanic
20%
10%
![This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Swmetro Reflections and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Swmetro Reflections and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hispanic_students_ethnicity/151000/150516/swmetro-reflections-chart-bvq4p3K.png)
Black
4%
12%
![This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Swmetro Reflections and the percentage of Black public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Swmetro Reflections and the percentage of Black public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/151000/150516/swmetro-reflections-chart-jpBNVa.png)
White
64%
63%
![This chart displays the percentage of White students in Swmetro Reflections and the percentage of White public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of White students in Swmetro Reflections and the percentage of White public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/white_students_ethnicity/151000/150516/swmetro-reflections-chart-bnRBmJr.png)
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Swmetro Reflections. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Swmetro Reflections.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/school_ethnicity/151000/150516/swmetro-reflections-chart-b0OE7dX.png)
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/151000/150516/swmetro-reflections-chart-POntrD.png)
![This chart displays the diversity score of Swmetro Reflections and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Swmetro Reflections and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/151000/150516/swmetro-reflections-chart-Izuq5D.png)
Graduation Rate
<50%
84%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
26%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Swmetro Reflections's ranking?
Swmetro Reflections is ranked #695 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% 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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