Serving 26 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Swwc Elc - Pipestone ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 26 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Swwc Elc - Pipestone ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Swwc Elc - Pipestone's student population of 26 students has grown by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 75% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
26 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Swwc Elc - Pipestone ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Swwc Elc - Pipestone is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1074 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
13:1
American Indian
8%
2%
Hispanic
11%
12%
Black
4%
12%
White
77%
60%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Swwc Elc - Pipestone's ranking?
Swwc Elc - Pipestone is ranked #1074 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Swwc Elc - Pipestone?
26 students attend Swwc Elc - Pipestone.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Swwc Elc - Pipestone students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Swwc Elc - Pipestone?
Swwc Elc - Pipestone has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Swwc Elc - Pipestone offer ?
Swwc Elc - Pipestone offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Swwc Elc - Pipestone part of?
Swwc Elc - Pipestone is part of Region 6 And 8-Sw/Wc Service Coop School District.
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