Serving 48 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Sw Metro River Valley Ed Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-29% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
48 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)20-29%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)20-29%
60%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
13:1
American Indian
(15-16)4%
2%
Asian
(15-16)n/a
7%
Hispanic
(15-16)6%
9%
Black
(15-16)4%
10%
White
(15-16)82%
68%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)4%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Southwest Metro Educational Coop School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average).
How many students attend Sw Metro River Valley Ed Center?
48 students attend Sw Metro River Valley Ed Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Sw Metro River Valley Ed Center students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sw Metro River Valley Ed Center?
Sw Metro River Valley Ed Center has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sw Metro River Valley Ed Center offer ?
Sw Metro River Valley Ed Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Sw Metro River Valley Ed Center part of?
Sw Metro River Valley Ed Center is part of Southwest Metro Educational Coop School District.
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