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#1320 of 1,992 schools in MN
Chaska Middle School West
Middle School · Eastern Carver County Public School · Chaska, MN
An Eastern Carver County Public School middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
140 ENGLER BLVD., Chaska, MN 55318
- Math 48% proficient (2022)
- Reading 58% proficient (2022)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Chaska Middle School West score 53% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 53% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
17.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Chaska Middle School West sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Minneapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 59Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated727/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chaska), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$111,781
Median home value
$389,200
Median rent
$1,430/mo
College educated
47.1%
Homeownership
71%
Poverty rate
4.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55318; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chaska Middle School EastEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 6–8 | 0.2 mi | 589 | Compare → |
| Swmetro Prairie CareEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 9 | Compare → |
| Pioneer Ridge Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 6–8 | 1.6 mi | 459 | Compare → |
| 112 Alc Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 1.6 | 6–8 | 2.4 mi | 390 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Eastern Carver County Public School
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #13 of 18
- District spending per student
- $13,958NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Chaska Middle School West is listed in EASTERN CARVER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chaska Middle School West
Chaska Middle School West is a public middle school in Chaska, MN, part of Eastern Carver County Public School, serving approximately 582 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,320 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chaska Middle School West
What grades does Chaska Middle School West serve?
Chaska Middle School West serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Chaska Middle School West?
Chaska Middle School West has an enrollment of approximately 582 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chaska Middle School West?
The student-teacher ratio at Chaska Middle School West is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chaska Middle School West rank in MN?
Chaska Middle School West ranks #1,320 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Chaska Middle School West's MySchoolScout rating?
Chaska Middle School West has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Chaska Middle School West?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chaska Middle School West has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Chaska Middle School West a charter school?
No, Chaska Middle School West is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Chaska Middle School West a Title I school?
No, Chaska Middle School West is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chaska Middle School West?
17.4% of students at Chaska Middle School West qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 582
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Carver County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.3%
- Phone
- (952) 556-7400
- Area population (ZIP 55318)
- 29,884
- Area average commute
- 23.8 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 55318; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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