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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SOUTHWEST METRO INTERMEDIATE 288·NCES 270042004999

SWMetro Reflections

4601 DEAN LAKES BLVD, SHAKOPEE, MN 55379 · (952) 567-8100 · Scott County
GRADES 06–12HIGH21-SUBURBTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL15 STUDENTS
Enrollment
15
High
DISTRICT 34 · STATE 371
Student : Teacher
4.3:1
4 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 5.8:1 · STATE 16.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
47%
7 students
DISTRICT 41% · STATE 48%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6
1
Grade 8
3
Grade 9
1
Grade 10
3
Grade 11
6
Grade 12
1
Student demographics
White
80%
DISTRICT 64% · STATE 60%
Hispanic
13%
DISTRICT 14% · STATE 12%
Black
7%
DISTRICT 12% · STATE 12%
Native American
n/r
Pacific Islander
n/r
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
47%
Female
53%

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Test scores

MCA 2024-25 . % Meets or Exceeds Standards
English Language Arts
21.4%
own-school result
Math
10.0%
own-school result
State assessment results for this school reflect a specialized student population. The figures above are the school's own reported scores; they are not directly comparable to state averages or to general-enrollment schools, so the usual state-average comparison line is suppressed here.
Source: MCA. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Not computed for this school
BeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
15
+8 (+114%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
4.3:1
was 3.5:1
% White
80%
was 71%
% Hispanic
13%
was 14%
% Black
7%
was 14%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About SWMetro Reflections

SWMetro Reflections operates as an one-room-style four-year high school in SHAKOPEE, Minnesota, part of Southwest Metro Intermediate 288. Current enrollment sits at 15 students spanning grades 6 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 371 students per school, that is 96% smaller than typical.

SWMetro Reflections is one of 20 schools operated by Southwest Metro Intermediate 288, a district that educates 560 students overall.

Demographically, SWMetro Reflections lists that 80% of students identify as White, making the school strongly White-majority. The remainder is composed of 13% Hispanic, 7% Black. That composition is broadly in line with Scott County as a whole.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Staff filings list 4 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 4.3:1 students per teacher. The state averages around 16.3:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. About 47% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. That share is noticeably above Scott County's rate of about 28%.

Across the wider county, ACS estimates for Scott County put median household income runs about $119,314, roughly 44% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 3% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Scott County runs 66 public schools (combined enrollment of about 26,041 students), of which SWMetro Reflections is one.

The closest other public school is SWMetro288 Elevate Online, roughly 0.0 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The campus sits in an outer-ring setting.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count increased 114%: 7 students in 2018 compared to 15 in 2025. The White share of enrollment increased from 71% to 80% over that span.

On this page, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around open house dates, ride-share offers, and field-trip permission slips. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.

Scott County at a glance

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Population
154,557
Census ACS
Median income
$119,314
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
44%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
3%
Below federal line
Schools in county
66
26,041 students

Quick facts

School name
SWMetro Reflections
District
Southwest Metro Intermediate 288
Address
4601 DEAN LAKES BLVD, SHAKOPEE, MN 55379
Phone
(952) 567-8100
County
Scott County
Level
High
Grade range
06–12
Total enrollment
15
Teachers (FTE)
4
Student–teacher ratio
4.3:1
Free/Reduced lunch
7 (47%)
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
270042004999
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Southwest Metro Intermediate 288
Other schools in SHAKOPEE
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Frequently asked questions

About SWMetro Reflections
How many students attend SWMetro Reflections?
SWMetro Reflections enrolls approximately 15 students in grades 06-12.
What grades does SWMetro Reflections serve?
SWMetro Reflections serves grades 06-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at SWMetro Reflections?
The student-to-teacher ratio at SWMetro Reflections is approximately 4.3:1 (4 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at SWMetro Reflections?
At SWMetro Reflections, the student body is approximately 80% White, 13% Hispanic, 7% Black.
What district is SWMetro Reflections in?
SWMetro Reflections is part of Southwest Metro Intermediate 288.
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