Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 School District
School District · Shakopee, Minnesota
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
15
10 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$55,872
Student-Teacher Ratio
4.9:1
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
15
10 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$55,872
Student-Teacher Ratio
4.9:1
How this district compares
Minnesota rank
#45 of 386
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.9
above Minnesota avg
Per-pupil spending
$55,872
+$41,264 vs Minnesota median
District size
521 students
Smaller than Minnesota median
About Southwest Metro Intermediate 288
Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 is a Shakopee, Minnesota school district serving 15 schools. The district educates 521 students with a student-teacher ratio of 4.9:1. The district invests $55,872 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.2/10, Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Swmetro Online Learning, which has a composite score of 7.6/10.
In standardized testing, Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 students show an average math proficiency of 17.8% and ELA proficiency of 27.7%.
The district includes 10 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Southwest Metro Intermediate 288, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 with test data.
Schools in Southwest Metro Intermediate 288
15 schools High Schools 10
District Details
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- Shakopee
- Total Enrollment
- 521
- Teachers (FTE)
- 106
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Southwest Metro Intermediate 288?
Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 has 15 schools in total — 10 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Southwest Metro Intermediate 288?
The average composite rating for Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 is 7.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Southwest Metro Intermediate 288?
Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 spends $55,872 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Southwest Metro Intermediate 288?
The average student-teacher ratio in Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 is 4.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Southwest Metro Intermediate 288?
Swmetro Online Learning is the highest-rated school in Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 with a composite score of 7.6/10.
What are the test scores in Southwest Metro Intermediate 288?
Across schools in Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 with test data, the average math proficiency is 17.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 27.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 compare to other districts in Minnesota?
Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 has an average school rating of 7.2/10 across 15 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Minnesota by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 17.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 27.7%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in MN
Compare Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 with neighboring districts in the state.
- Saint Paul Public Schools (102)
- Minneapolis Public School District (98)
- Anoka-hennepin School District (51)
- Intermediate School District 287 (50)
- Rochester Public School District (49)
- Rosemount-apple Valley-eagan (40)
- Osseo Public School District (34)
- Elk River Public School District (31)
- South Washington County Schools (29)
- Robbinsdale Public School District (28)
- Region 6 and 8-sw/wc Service Coop (27)
- Duluth Public School District (27)
- Mounds View Public School District (27)
- St. Cloud Public School District (27)
- Mankato Public School District (26)
- White Bear Lake School District (25)
- Bloomington Public School District (23)
- Eastern Carver County Public School (23)
- North St. Paul-maplewood Oakdale (23)
- Wayzata Public School District (21)
- Burnsville-eagan-savage Schools (20)
- Lakeville Area Schools (20)
- Cambridge-isanti Public School Dist (18)
- Centennial Public School District (18)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Minnesota Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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