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#1186 of 1,992 schools in MN
Swwc Elc - Cosmos
School · Region 6 and 8-sw/wc Service Coop · Cosmos, MN
A Region 6 and 8-sw/wc Service Coop school serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
320 N SATURN STE A, Cosmos, MN 56228
- Math 30% proficient (2022)
- Reading 30% proficient (2022)
- 5.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Swwc Elc - Cosmos score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 6 points across the 12-year record (2011–2022) and has held near 30% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2011-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
70%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Swwc Elc - Cosmos sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average256/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,139
Median home value
$120,000
Median rent
$763/mo
College educated
9.7%
Homeownership
86.2%
Poverty rate
12%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56228; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in Region 6 and 8-SW/WC Service Coop
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swwc Elc - BelviewEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | Not available | 10 | Compare → |
| Swwc Elc - MontevideoEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | Not available | 26 | Compare → |
| Swwc Elc - PipestoneEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | Not available | 23 | Compare → |
| Swwc Elc - WillmarEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | Not available | 24 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Region 6 and 8-sw/wc Service Coop
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $161,566NCES 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.
Swwc Elc - Cosmos is listed in Region 6 and 8-SW/WC Service Coop; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Swwc Elc - Cosmos
Swwc Elc - Cosmos is a public school in Cosmos, MN, part of Region 6 and 8-sw/wc Service Coop, serving approximately 40 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 5.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,186 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Swwc Elc - Cosmos
What grades does Swwc Elc - Cosmos serve?
Swwc Elc - Cosmos serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Swwc Elc - Cosmos?
Swwc Elc - Cosmos has an enrollment of approximately 40 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Swwc Elc - Cosmos?
The student-teacher ratio at Swwc Elc - Cosmos is 5.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Swwc Elc - Cosmos rank in MN?
Swwc Elc - Cosmos ranks #1,186 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Swwc Elc - Cosmos's MySchoolScout rating?
Swwc Elc - Cosmos has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Swwc Elc - Cosmos?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Swwc Elc - Cosmos has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Is Swwc Elc - Cosmos a charter school?
No, Swwc Elc - Cosmos is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Swwc Elc - Cosmos a Title I school?
No, Swwc Elc - Cosmos is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Swwc Elc - Cosmos?
70.0% of students at Swwc Elc - Cosmos 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
- 40
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Meeker County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.5%
- Phone
- (320) 877-7074
- Area population (ZIP 56228)
- 905
- Area average commute
- 28.9 min
- Area median age
- 46.8
Official sources & links
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 56228; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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