Very Good
#495 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 25% in state
Minnetonka West Middle
Middle School · Minnetonka Public School District · Excelsior, MN
A middle school in Excelsior, MN where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6421 HAZELTINE BLVD, Excelsior, MN 55331
- Math 68% proficient (2022)
- Reading 74% proficient (2022)
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Minnetonka West Middle score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 71% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 82% (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
9.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Minnetonka West Middle 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 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 52Bikeable
- County Safety: Average365/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$160,029
Median home value
$707,000
Median rent
$1,208/mo
College educated
71.1%
Homeownership
87.1%
Poverty rate
3.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55331; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Anicca ProgramEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 2.9 mi | 5 | Compare → |
| 112 Alc Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 1.6 | 6–8 | 3.2 mi | 390 | Compare → |
| Pioneer Ridge Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 6–8 | 4.4 mi | 459 | Compare → |
| Swmetro Prairie CareEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 4.8 mi | 9 | 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.
Minnetonka Public School District
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #9 of 12
- District spending per student
- $14,594NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Minnetonka West Middle is listed in MINNETONKA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Minnetonka West Middle
Minnetonka West Middle is a public middle school in Excelsior, MN, part of Minnetonka Public School District, serving approximately 1,287 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #495 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Minnetonka West Middle
What grades does Minnetonka West Middle serve?
Minnetonka West Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Minnetonka West Middle?
Minnetonka West Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,287 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Minnetonka West Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Minnetonka West Middle is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Minnetonka West Middle rank in MN?
Minnetonka West Middle ranks #495 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Minnetonka West Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Minnetonka West Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Minnetonka West Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Minnetonka West Middle has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Minnetonka West Middle a charter school?
No, Minnetonka West Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Minnetonka West Middle a Title I school?
No, Minnetonka West Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Minnetonka West Middle?
9.9% of students at Minnetonka West Middle 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
- 1,287
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 82
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Carver County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.8%
- Phone
- (952) 401-5300
- Area population (ZIP 55331)
- 19,291
- Area average commute
- 24.9 min
- Area median age
- 48.8
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 55331; 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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