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#394 of 1,992 schools in MN

Top 20% in state

Swwc Elc - Windom

School · Region 6 and 8-sw/wc Service Coop · Windom, MN

A Region 6 and 8-sw/wc Service Coop school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1454 6TH AVE, Windom, MN 56101

  • Math 10% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 30% proficient (2022)
  • 50%+ 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 Data11
Annual Change-0.33 pts/yr
Data Period2011–2022
TrendStable
Academics3.6Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency20% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)27% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-7.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile17th
College Readiness8.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate50%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio5.3:1
District spending per student$161,566
Chronic Absenteeism56.2%

Students at Swwc Elc - Windom score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency10%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency30%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 20% across the 12-year record (2011–2022).

Show all 11 years
2011
ELA
25%
2013
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2014
Math
10%
ELA
25%
2015
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2016
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2017
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2019
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2022
Math
10%
ELA
30%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2013-2022) · reading/ELA 19% (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 21 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

75%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Swwc Elc - Windom 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 45Car-Dependent
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated918/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Windom), 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

$71,354

Median home value

$171,900

Median rent

$777/mo

College educated

24.1%

Homeownership

74.2%

Poverty rate

11.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56101; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses1of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Swwc Elc - BelviewEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–12Not available10Compare →
Swwc Elc - CosmosEnrollment path unverified5.8K–12Not available40Compare →
Swwc Elc - MontevideoEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–12Not available26Compare →
Swwc Elc - PipestoneEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–12Not available23Compare →

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
#1 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 - Windom is listed in Region 6 and 8-SW/WC Service Coop; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Swwc Elc - Windom

Swwc Elc - Windom is a public school in Windom, MN, part of Region 6 and 8-sw/wc Service Coop, serving approximately 48 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 5.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #394 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Swwc Elc - Windom

What grades does Swwc Elc - Windom serve?

Swwc Elc - Windom serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Swwc Elc - Windom?

Swwc Elc - Windom has an enrollment of approximately 48 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Swwc Elc - Windom?

The student-teacher ratio at Swwc Elc - Windom is 5.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Swwc Elc - Windom rank in MN?

Swwc Elc - Windom ranks #394 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Swwc Elc - Windom's MySchoolScout rating?

Swwc Elc - Windom has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 - Windom?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Swwc Elc - Windom has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).

Is Swwc Elc - Windom a charter school?

No, Swwc Elc - Windom is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Swwc Elc - Windom a Title I school?

No, Swwc Elc - Windom is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Swwc Elc - Windom?

75.0% of students at Swwc Elc - Windom 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
48
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
special_ed
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Cottonwood County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
56.2%
4-Year Graduation
50%+
Area population (ZIP 56101)
6,081
Area average commute
14.5 min
Area median age
41.3
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 56101; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2022, multi-year average, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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