Serving 828 students in grades 6-8, Shakopee East Middle School ranks in the top 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 is 37% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 828 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Shakopee Junior High East serves the northeast part of Shakopee, MN, covering an area of approximately 9 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 3.1 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 5.9 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Shakopee East Middle School's student population of 828 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
828 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Safe Schools. Safe Communities.
School Rankings
Shakopee East Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shakopee East Middle School is 0.73, which is more 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
#823 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
12%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
20%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
44%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.1%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shakopee East Middle School's ranking?
Shakopee East Middle School is ranked #823 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Shakopee East Middle School often compared to?
Shakopee East Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shakopee West Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Shakopee East Middle School?
828 students attend Shakopee East Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Shakopee East Middle School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shakopee East Middle School?
Shakopee East Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Shakopee East Middle School offer ?
Shakopee East Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Shakopee East Middle School part of?
Shakopee East Middle School is part of Shakopee Public School District.
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