Hopkins West Middle School

west.hopkinsschools.org/

574 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Hopkins West Junior High, located in Minnetonka, Minnesota, is a prominent middle-level school within the Hopkins Public Schools district. Serving students in grades 7 through 9, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on fostering a supportive, inclusive community. The curriculum is designed to challenge students while providing the necessary guidance for them to navigate the critical transition from childhood to high school, emphasizing both core academic subjects and a variety of exploratory electives.

Beyond the classroom, Hopkins West Junior High prides itself on a culture that promotes student engagement through a wide array of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and student-led clubs. The school’s philosophy centers on the "whole child," prioritizing social-emotional learning and character development alongside rigorous academic standards. With a strong emphasis on collaboration between teachers, students, and families, Hopkins West strives to create a dynamic learning environment that prepares students for success in their future high school careers and beyond.

574

Total Students

39.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hopkins West Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	257
Hispanic	61
Black	169
Asian	22
Two or More	63
American Indian	2

White
257 (44.8%)
Black
169 (29.4%)
Two or More
63 (11.0%)
Hispanic
61 (10.6%)
Asian
22 (3.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	HOPKINS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(952)988-4401
Website:	http://west.hopkinsschools.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	574
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	220
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 190

Grade 7 210

Grade 8 174