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Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 323 students in Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Minnesota.
Public Elementary Schools in Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
23 Schools
1,652 Schools
# Students
521 Students
571,920 Students
# Teachers
88 Teachers
40,362 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 520 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 63% has increased from 35-39% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#448 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
41%
Graduation Rate
63%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.61
% American Indian
3%
2%
% Asian
2%
7%
% Hispanic
15%
12%
% Black
10%
12%
% White
64%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $41,937 is higher than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has declined by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $57,100 is higher than the state median of $18,585. The school district spending/student has declined by 26% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$41,937
$17,860
Spending / Student
$57,100
$18,585
Best Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 School District Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Swmetro Prairie Care
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
111 Hundertmark Rd #205n
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Gr: K-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #22.
Swmetro Reflections
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4601 Dean Lakes Blvd
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Gr: 6-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Swmetro Jaf
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
17681 Valley View Drive
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Gr: 6-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Swmetro Level 4 Programs
Special Education School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Hope Ave
Jordan, MN 55352
(952) 567-8100
Jordan, MN 55352
(952) 567-8100
Gr: K-12 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Swmetro Annica Program
Alternative School
7808 Kerber Blvd Ste 215
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Gr: 5-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: n/an/a
Swmetro Ccj
Alternative School
606 East 4th Street
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Gr: 6-12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Swmetro Level 3
Special Education School
150 W Tyrone St
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Gr: K-8 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
4601 Dean Lakes Blvd
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Gr: 2-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
Swmetro Passageways
Alternative School
13780 Mckenna Rd Nw
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Gr: K-12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
Swmetro Waseca
Special Education School
501 E Elm Ave
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Gr: K-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
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