- Enrollment
- 2,823
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Shakopee West Middle School held near 898 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.9 → 52.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 273300001439 · Shakopee, MN Middle · MID · TRAD
899 enr · 18.7:1 · 30.1% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Shakopee High School (2,823 students)
Shakopee West Middle School held near 898 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.9 → 52.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Shakopee West Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Shakopee High
Shakopee High School
2,823 students
- This school 899
Shakopee West Middle School
899 students
- Shakopee East 828
Shakopee East Middle School
828 students
- Jackson Elemen 683
Jackson Elementary
683 students
- Eagle Creek El 625
Eagle Creek Elementary School
625 students
- Sweeney Elemen 602
Sweeney Elementary
602 students
What this shows Shakopee West Middle School reports 899 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shakopee West Middle School compares
Shakopee West Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,885
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
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.
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
District finance for Shakopee Public School District reports $13,885 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~899 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 895 (2022-23) → 898 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.