Special Services serves 137 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 137 students
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Special Services's student population of 137 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
137 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (22-23)
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Special Services is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
8%
7%
Hispanic
12%
12%
Black
17%
12%
White
53%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Special Services?
137 students attend Special Services.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Special Services students are White, 17% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Special Services offer ?
Special Services offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Special Services part of?
Special Services is part of Shakopee Public School District.
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