Enrollment
899
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Shakopee, MN
Shakopee West Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Shakopee West Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 273300001439
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shakopee West Middle School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Shakopee · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 30.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Shakopee West Middle School has class sizes larger than 78% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shakopee West Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Shakopee, MN.
School address
District: Shakopee Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273300001439 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.7:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.1%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Shakopee West Middle School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Shakopee West Middle School
Shakopee West Middle School is a large middle school in Shakopee, Minnesota, enrolling 899 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Minnesota, bigger than 93% of state schools at 899 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 2,334 Minnesota schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 266 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #236, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 899 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Shakopee Public School District spends $12,044 per pupil, 21% below the Minnesota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 72 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Shakopee Public School District also operates Shakopee High School (2,823 students) and Shakopee East Middle School (828 students) alongside Shakopee West Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Shakopee West Middle School compares
Shakopee West Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.7:1 | ▲ 18% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.1% | ▼ 30% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 899 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
899
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 78% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,044
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 899 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
73
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 72 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 52.5%
Hispanic or Latino 20.1%
African American 11.3%
Asian 8.1%
Two or More 7.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 52.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, Shakopee West Middle School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Shakopee Public School District, which includes Shakopee West Middle School.
$12,044
Per student
-21%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.4%
State 62.8%
Federal 6.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Shakopee West Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shakopee High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shakopee East Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jackson Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eagle Creek Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sweeney Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shakopee West Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,823
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 828
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 683
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~899 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Shakopee West Middle School
How many students attend Shakopee West Middle School?
Shakopee West Middle School has 899 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Shakopee, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shakopee West Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shakopee West Middle School is 18.7:1, which is 18% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Shakopee West Middle School?
30.1% of students at Shakopee West Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shakopee West Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Shakopee West Middle School is White at 52.5% of enrollment, in Shakopee, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shakopee West Middle School?
Shakopee West Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Shakopee West Middle School rank among middle schools in Shakopee?
By Resource Investment Index, Shakopee West Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Shakopee, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Shakopee on the city page.
Is Shakopee West Middle School a good school?
Shakopee West Middle School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Shakopee Public School District?
Besides Shakopee West Middle School, Shakopee Public School District also operates Shakopee High School (2,823 students), Shakopee East Middle School (828 students), and Jackson Elementary (683 students). See the Shakopee Public School District district page for the complete list.
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