Serving 171 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Swmetro Level 4 Programs 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 171 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Swmetro Level 4 Programs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Swmetro Level 4 Programs's student population of 171 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
171 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Swmetro Level 4 Programs 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 Swmetro Level 4 Programs is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1621 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
11%
12%
Black
15%
12%
White
67%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Swmetro Level 4 Programs's ranking?
Swmetro Level 4 Programs is ranked #1621 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Swmetro Level 4 Programs?
The graduation rate of Swmetro Level 4 Programs is 60-79%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Swmetro Level 4 Programs?
171 students attend Swmetro Level 4 Programs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Swmetro Level 4 Programs students are White, 15% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Swmetro Level 4 Programs?
Swmetro Level 4 Programs has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Swmetro Level 4 Programs offer ?
Swmetro Level 4 Programs offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Swmetro Level 4 Programs part of?
Swmetro Level 4 Programs is part of Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 School District.
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