Serving 39 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Swwc Elc - Cosmos 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 39 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Swwc Elc - Cosmos's student population of 39 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
39 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Swwc Elc - Cosmos ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Swwc Elc - Cosmos is 0.49, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1507 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
2%
Hispanic
18%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
69%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
(17-18)<50%
83%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.6%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Swwc Elc - Cosmos's ranking?
Swwc Elc - Cosmos is ranked #1507 out of 1,773 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Swwc Elc - Cosmos?
The graduation rate of Swwc Elc - Cosmos is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 83%.
How many students attend Swwc Elc - Cosmos?
39 students attend Swwc Elc - Cosmos.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Swwc Elc - Cosmos students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Swwc Elc - Cosmos?
Swwc Elc - Cosmos has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Swwc Elc - Cosmos offer ?
Swwc Elc - Cosmos offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Swwc Elc - Cosmos part of?
Swwc Elc - Cosmos is part of Region 6 And 8-Sw/Wc Service Coop School District.
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