Shakopee West Middle School

200 10th Ave E
Shakopee, MN 55379
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 931 students in grades 6-8, Shakopee West Middle School 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 is 26% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 931 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Bottom 50% in MN
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Shakopee West Middle School's student population of 931 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
931 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

Shakopee West Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shakopee West Middle School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (MN)
#1060 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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26%
45%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Shakopee West Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
52%
53%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
2%
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Asian
8%
7%
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Hispanic
19%
10%
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Black
9%
12%
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White
56%
63%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
7%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.64
This chart display the diversity score of Shakopee West Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
26%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Shakopee West Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shakopee West Middle School's ranking?
Shakopee West Middle School is ranked #1060 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Shakopee West Middle School often compared to?
Shakopee West Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shakopee East Middle School, Prior Lake-savage Middle School, Shakopee High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Shakopee West Middle School?
931 students attend Shakopee West Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Shakopee West Middle School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shakopee West Middle School?
Shakopee West Middle School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Shakopee West Middle School offer ?
Shakopee West Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Shakopee West Middle School part of?
Shakopee West Middle School is part of Shakopee Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 931 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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