Swmetro Waseca serves 13 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 13 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Swmetro Waseca's student population of 13 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
13 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Swmetro Waseca is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
13:1
Hispanic
23%
12%
White
54%
60%
Two or more races
23%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
25%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Swmetro Waseca?
13 students attend Swmetro Waseca.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Swmetro Waseca students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, and 23% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Swmetro Waseca?
Swmetro Waseca has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Swmetro Waseca offer ?
Swmetro Waseca offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Swmetro Waseca part of?
Swmetro Waseca is part of Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 School District.
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