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#1462 of 1,992 schools in MN

Hopkins West Middle School

Middle School · Hopkins Public School District · Minnetonka, MN

A middle school in Minnetonka, MN where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3830 BAKER RD, Minnetonka, MN 55305

  • Math 34% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 43% proficient (2022)
  • 1/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.7Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.56 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.3Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency43% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency39% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-5.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile35th
Resources & Environment4.5Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.5:1
District spending per student$16,913
Chronic Absenteeism27.4%

Students at Hopkins West Middle School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency34%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency43%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 39% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
68%
ELA
80%
2010
Math
50%
ELA
76%
2011
Math
59%
ELA
76%
2012
Math
60%
ELA
63%
2013
Math
63%
ELA
61%
2014
Math
63%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
66%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
65%
ELA
71%
2017
Math
56%
ELA
63%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
54%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
54%
2020*
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2021*
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2022
Math
34%
ELA
43%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

44.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Hopkins West Middle School 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 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,760/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Minnetonka), 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

$106,480

Median home value

$442,200

Median rent

$1,774/mo

College educated

61%

Homeownership

58.6%

Poverty rate

5.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55305; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
5.6% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics4sports offered
2 boys'·2 girls'·7 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Academy of Whole LearningPrivate · tuition8.1private1–121.1 mi76Compare →
Minnetonka Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition8.1privatePK–101.1 mi65Compare →
Hopkins North Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.86–82.3 mi847Compare →
Minnetonka East MiddleEnrollment path unverified7.96–82.3 mi1,307Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Hopkins Public School District

Schools in district
15
Rank in district
#9 of 13
District spending per student
$16,913NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hopkins West Middle School is listed in HOPKINS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hopkins West Middle School

Hopkins West Middle School is a public middle school in Minnetonka, MN, part of Hopkins Public School District, serving approximately 555 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,462 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hopkins West Middle School

What grades does Hopkins West Middle School serve?

Hopkins West Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Hopkins West Middle School?

Hopkins West Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 555 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hopkins West Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Hopkins West Middle School is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hopkins West Middle School rank in MN?

Hopkins West Middle School ranks #1,462 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Hopkins West Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hopkins West Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Hopkins West Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hopkins West Middle School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Hopkins West Middle School a charter school?

No, Hopkins West Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Hopkins West Middle School a Title I school?

No, Hopkins West Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hopkins West Middle School?

44.9% of students at Hopkins West Middle School 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
555
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Hennepin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.4%
Area population (ZIP 55305)
21,274
Area average commute
19.4 min
Area median age
39.8
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 55305; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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