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Swmetro Waseca
School · Southwest Metro Intermediate 288
4601 DEAN LAKES BLVD, Shakopee, MN 55379
Enrollment
12
Student-Teacher
12:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
12
Student-Teacher
12:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
About Swmetro Waseca
Swmetro Waseca is a public school in Shakopee, MN, part of the Southwest Metro Intermediate 288. The school serves approximately 12 students in grades Kindergarten – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $109,824, where 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
The school is situated in a distant town setting.
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 12 students, Swmetro Waseca is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 12 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Address
- 4601 DEAN LAKES BLVD, Shakopee, MN 55379
- Phone
- (952) 567-8100
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
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Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Funding & Resources
Location
4601 DEAN LAKES BLVD, Shakopee, MN 55379
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Swmetro Waseca may also want to explore other schools in the area. JANESVILLE-WALDORF-PEMBERTON EL.EM. (rated 8.3/10, 10.6 miles away, in nearby Janesville). Another option is HARTLEY ELEMENTARY (rated 7.6/10, 0.4 miles away, in nearby Waseca). Additionally, Waseca Area Learning Center (rated 6.9/10, in nearby Waseca). For more schools in Shakopee, see our Shakopee schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 12.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| SWMetro Waseca-Transitions Shakopee | 0.0 mi | — |
| Waseca Area Learning Center Waseca | 0.0 mi | 6.9 |
| Waseca Early Childhood Waseca | 0.0 mi | 5.2 |
| HARTLEY ELEMENTARY Waseca | 0.4 mi | 7.6 |
| SACRED HEART SCHOOL Waseca | 0.5 mi | 6.7 |
| TEAM ACADEMY Waseca | 1.1 mi | 6.6 |
| Waseca Senior High Waseca | 1.2 mi | 5.2 |
| WASECA JUNIOR HIGH Waseca | 1.2 mi | 3.3 |
| WASECA MIDDLE LEVEL ALC Waseca | 1.2 mi | — |
| WASECA INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL Waseca | 1.4 mi | 6.2 |
| WATERVILLE ELEMENTARY Waterville | 10.1 mi | 5.9 |
| WATERVILLE-ELYSIAN-MORRISTOWN SR. Waterville | 10.1 mi | 5.0 |
| MORRISTOWN ELEMENTARY Morristown | 10.5 mi | 6.2 |
| WATERVILLE-ELYSIAN-MORRISTOWN JR. Morristown | 10.5 mi | 4.0 |
| NRHEG SECONDARY New Richland | 12.9 mi | 3.8 |
| TRINITY LUTHERAN SCHOOL Morristown | 13.7 mi | — |
| JANESVILLE-WALDORF-PEMBERTON EL.EM. Janesville | 10.6 mi | 8.3 |
| JANESVILLE-WALDORF-PEMBERTON SEC Janesville | 10.6 mi | 6.7 |
| TRINITY LUTHERAN SCHOOL Janesville | 10.6 mi | 5.4 |
| WILSON ELEMENTARY Owatonna | 12.9 mi | 5.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 55379 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$109,824
Median Home Value
$366,300
Median Rent
$1,540/mo
Population
49,084
College Educated
39.6%
Homeownership
76.5%
Avg Commute
22.4 min
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Median Age
35.7
Community Profile
The community surrounding Swmetro Waseca has a median household income of $109,824. It is a well-educated community where 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $366,300, with a median rent of $1,540/month. The local poverty rate of 5.7% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 22 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Swmetro Waseca
What grades does Swmetro Waseca serve?
Swmetro Waseca serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Swmetro Waseca?
Swmetro Waseca has an enrollment of approximately 12 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Swmetro Waseca?
The student-teacher ratio at Swmetro Waseca is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
Is Swmetro Waseca a charter school?
No, Swmetro Waseca is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Swmetro Waseca a Title I school?
No, Swmetro Waseca is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Swmetro Waseca?
66.7% of students at Swmetro Waseca qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
- City Safety
- Elevated (1,275/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. City-level (Shakopee). Data >1 year old.
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 12
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 66.7%
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Waseca County
- Phone
- (952) 567-8100
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
Southwest Metro Intermediate 288- District Enrollment
- 521
- Schools in District
- 17
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $55,872
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