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%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- 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
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 (24-25)
9 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
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
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(24-25)n/a
2%
Asian
(24-25)n/a
7%
Hispanic
(24-25)n/a
12%
Black
(24-25)n/a
12%
White
(24-25)100%
60%
Hawaiian
(24-25)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(24-25)n/a
7%
Eligible for Free Lunch (24-25)
33%
34%
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).
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 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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