Shakopee Public School District
School District · Shakopee, Minnesota
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
12
6 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
7,678
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
12
6 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
7,678
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Evaluating Shakopee Public School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Shakopee Public School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Jackson Elementary
Shakopee · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Shakopee High School
Shakopee · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Sun Path Elementary
Shakopee · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Minnesota rank
#170 of 386
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.3
above Minnesota avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,885
$723 vs Minnesota median
District size
7,678 students
Much larger than Minnesota median
The short answer
Shakopee Public School District ranks #170 of 386 Minnesota districts by overall school rating. Shakopee Public School District's schools with real test data average 6.5/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Jackson Elementary (8.1/10), Shakopee High School (7.0/10), and Sun Path Elementary (6.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.1/10 despite 36% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.1 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Shakopee Public School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Shakopee Public School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 12). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackson Elementary | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Shakopee High School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Sun Path Elementary | 6.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Shakopee West Middle School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Shakopee East Middle School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Red Oak Elementary | 6.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Sweeney Elementary | 6.0 / 10 |
| 8 | Eagle Creek Elementary School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 9 | Tokata Learning Center | 5.1 / 10 |
See all 12 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Shakopee Public School District
Shakopee Public School District is a Shakopee, Minnesota school district serving 12 schools.The district educates 7,678 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.8:1. District-level spending was $13,885 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.5/10, Shakopee Public School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Jackson Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, Shakopee Public School District students show an average math proficiency of 57.8% and ELA proficiency of 61.2%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Shakopee Public School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Shakopee Public School District with test data.
Schools in Shakopee Public School District
12 schoolsElementary Schools6
Middle Schools3
District Details
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- Shakopee
- Total Enrollment
- 7,678
- Teachers (FTE)
- 518
- District spending per student
- $13,885NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Shakopee Public School District?
Shakopee Public School District has 12 schools in total — 6 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Shakopee Public School District?
The average composite rating for Shakopee Public School District is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Shakopee Public School District?
Shakopee Public School District's district-level spending was $13,885 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Shakopee Public School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Shakopee Public School District is 14.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Shakopee Public School District?
Jackson Elementary is the highest-rated school in Shakopee Public School District with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What are the test scores in Shakopee Public School District?
Across schools in Shakopee Public School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 57.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 61.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Shakopee Public School District compare to other districts in Minnesota?
Shakopee Public School District has an average school rating of 6.5/10 across 12 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Minnesota by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 57.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 61.2%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Minnesota Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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