Serving 898 students in grades 6-8, Shakopee West Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 898 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 46%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MN
Math Proficiency
: 36% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 49% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 22% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Shakopee West Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shakopee West Middle School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Shakopee West Middle School is ranked #1130 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Shakopee West Middle School often compared to?
Shakopee West Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shakopee East Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Shakopee West Middle School?
898 students attend Shakopee West Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Shakopee West Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shakopee West Middle School?
Shakopee West Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Shakopee West Middle School offer ?
Shakopee West Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Shakopee West Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 898 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 46%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 36% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 49% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 22% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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