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#933 of 1,992 schools in MN

Top 47% in state

Swmetro Level 4 Programs

School · Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 · Jordan, MN

A Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.

100 HOPE AVE, Jordan, MN 55352

  • Math 12% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 22% proficient (2022)
  • 69.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data7
Annual Change-0.38 pts/yr
Data Period2016–2022
TrendStable
Academics2.3Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-18.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile6th
College Readiness7.5Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate69.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio6.3:1
District spending per student$55,872
Chronic Absenteeism78.9%

Students at Swmetro Level 4 Programs score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency12%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency22%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 17% across the 7-year record (2016–2022).

Show all 7 years
2016
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2019
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
12%
ELA
22%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 11% (multi-year average, 2016-2022) · reading/ELA 21% (multi-year average, 2016-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 14 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

59.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Swmetro Level 4 Programs sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Minneapolis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 24Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average501/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Jordan), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$112,923

Median home value

$379,700

Median rent

$1,128/mo

College educated

28.8%

Homeownership

88.5%

Poverty rate

4.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55352; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Swmetro Online LearningEnrollment path unverified4.72–12Not available74Compare →
Swmetro PassagewaysEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–12Not available2Compare →
Swmetro Prairie CareEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–12Not available9Compare →
Swmetro WasecaEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–12Not available12Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Southwest Metro Intermediate 288

Schools in district
17
Rank in district
#2 of 4
District spending per student
$55,872NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Swmetro Level 4 Programs is listed in Southwest Metro Intermediate 288; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Swmetro Level 4 Programs

Swmetro Level 4 Programs is a public school in Jordan, MN, part of Southwest Metro Intermediate 288, serving approximately 171 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 6.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #933 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Swmetro Level 4 Programs

What grades does Swmetro Level 4 Programs serve?

Swmetro Level 4 Programs serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Swmetro Level 4 Programs?

Swmetro Level 4 Programs has an enrollment of approximately 171 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Swmetro Level 4 Programs?

The student-teacher ratio at Swmetro Level 4 Programs is 6.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Swmetro Level 4 Programs rank in MN?

Swmetro Level 4 Programs ranks #933 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Swmetro Level 4 Programs's MySchoolScout rating?

Swmetro Level 4 Programs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Swmetro Level 4 Programs?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Swmetro Level 4 Programs has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).

Is Swmetro Level 4 Programs a charter school?

No, Swmetro Level 4 Programs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Swmetro Level 4 Programs a Title I school?

No, Swmetro Level 4 Programs is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Swmetro Level 4 Programs?

59.1% of students at Swmetro Level 4 Programs qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
171
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
special_ed
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Scott County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
78.9%
4-Year Graduation
69.5%
Area population (ZIP 55352)
10,426
Area average commute
27.5 min
Area median age
37.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 55352; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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