Serving 15 students in grades 6-12, Swmetro Reflections 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 4:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 15 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Swmetro Reflections ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Swmetro Reflections's student population of 15 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
15 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Swmetro Reflections is 0.34, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
13:1
Hispanic
13%
12%
Black
7%
12%
White
80%
60%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)<50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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).
What is the graduation rate of Swmetro Reflections?
The graduation rate of Swmetro Reflections is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Swmetro Reflections?
15 students attend Swmetro Reflections.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Swmetro Reflections students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Swmetro Reflections?
Swmetro Reflections has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Swmetro Reflections offer ?
Swmetro Reflections offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Swmetro Reflections part of?
Swmetro Reflections is part of Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 School District.
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