Serving 624 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sweeney Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 624 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sweeney Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
School Overview
Sweeney Elementary School's student population of 624 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
624 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
School Rankings
Sweeney Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sweeney Elementary School is 0.68, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#502 out of 1860 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
22%
12%
Black
12%
12%
White
50%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
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
What is Sweeney Elementary School's ranking?
Sweeney Elementary School is ranked #502 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Sweeney Elementary School often compared to?
Sweeney Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Red Oak Elementary School, Sun Path Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Sweeney Elementary School?
624 students attend Sweeney Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Sweeney Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sweeney Elementary School?
Sweeney Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sweeney Elementary School offer ?
Sweeney Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sweeney Elementary School part of?
Sweeney Elementary School is part of Shakopee Public School District.
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