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#858 of 1,992 schools in MN

Top 43% in state

Shakopee West Middle School

Middle School · Shakopee Public School District · Shakopee, MN

A middle school in Shakopee, MN where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

200 10TH AVE E, Shakopee, MN 55379

  • Math 36% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 49% proficient (2022)
  • 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.4Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.7 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics5.6Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency36% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency43% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-6.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile39th
Resources & Environment4.7Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.3:1
District spending per student$13,885
Chronic Absenteeism20.9%

Students at Shakopee West Middle School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency36%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency49%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 19 points since 2019, to 43% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
55%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
50%
ELA
53%
2011
Math
56%
ELA
70%
2012
Math
53%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
65%
ELA
56%
2015
Math
66%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
63%
ELA
60%
2017
Math
61%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
59%
ELA
64%
2019
Math
59%
ELA
64%
2020*
Math
26%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
26%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
36%
ELA
49%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (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

36.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Shakopee 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 22Car-Dependent
  • Bike 58Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,275/100K

Powered byWalk Score

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

$109,824

Median home value

$366,300

Median rent

$1,540/mo

College educated

39.6%

Homeownership

76.5%

Poverty rate

5.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55379; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Shakopee East Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.46–80.9 mi798Compare →
Sabers Online Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated7–81.6 mi7Compare →
Swmetro Online LearningEnrollment path unverified4.72–123.1 mi74Compare →
Pioneer Ridge Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.86–83.6 mi459Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Shakopee Public School District

Schools in district
14
Rank in district
#5 of 10
District spending per student
$13,885NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Shakopee West Middle School

Shakopee West Middle School is a public middle school in Shakopee, MN, part of Shakopee Public School District, serving approximately 898 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #858 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Shakopee West Middle School

What grades does Shakopee West Middle School serve?

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

How many students attend Shakopee West Middle School?

Shakopee West Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 898 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Shakopee West Middle School is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Shakopee West Middle School rank in MN?

Shakopee West Middle School ranks #858 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Shakopee West Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Shakopee West Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Shakopee West Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Shakopee West Middle School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Shakopee West Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Shakopee West Middle School a Title I school?

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

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

36.2% of students at Shakopee 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
898
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
52
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Scott County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.9%
Area population (ZIP 55379)
49,084
Area average commute
22.4 min
Area median age
35.7
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 55379; this does not measure the attendance area.

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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