Serving 40 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 5:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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: 40 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- 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
Top Rankings
Swwc Elc - Cosmos ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Swwc Elc - Cosmos's student population of 40 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
40 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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 0.55, 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
#1507 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
13:1
American Indian
5%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
20%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
63%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)<50%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 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?
40 students attend Swwc Elc - Cosmos.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Swwc Elc - Cosmos students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Swwc Elc - Cosmos?
Swwc Elc - Cosmos has a student ration of 5:1, 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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