Serving 9 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Swmetro Prairie Care ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 9 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in MN)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Swmetro Prairie Care ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Swmetro Prairie Care's student population of 9 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
9 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Swmetro Prairie Care is 0.00, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
100%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
36%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Swmetro Prairie Care?
9 students attend Swmetro Prairie Care.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Swmetro Prairie Care students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Swmetro Prairie Care?
Swmetro Prairie Care has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Swmetro Prairie Care offer ?
Swmetro Prairie Care offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Swmetro Prairie Care part of?
Swmetro Prairie Care is part of Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 School District.
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