Shakopee West Middle School

www.shakopee.k12.mn.us/

899 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Shakopee Junior High West, located at 200 10th Ave E in Shakopee, Minnesota, is a key component of the Shakopee Public Schools district (ISD 720). Serving students in the middle-level grades, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development necessary for adolescents. The institution emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition to high school, offering a variety of core subjects, elective courses, and extracurricular activities that cater to diverse interests and learning styles.

As part of the broader Shakopee school community, Junior High West operates with a focus on student-centered learning and community engagement. The school leverages the district's technological resources and modern pedagogical approaches to support student growth. By providing a structured yet supportive atmosphere, the school aims to help students build critical thinking skills, character, and a sense of belonging, ensuring they are well-equipped for their future academic pursuits and personal endeavors.

899

Total Students

57.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shakopee West Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	472
Hispanic	181
Black	102
Asian	73
Two or More	65
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	2

White
472 (52.5%)
Hispanic
181 (20.1%)
Black
102 (11.3%)
Asian
73 (8.1%)
Two or More
65 (7.2%)
American Indian
4 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)

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:	Shakopee Public School District
Phone:	(952)496-5752
Website:	http://www.shakopee.k12.mn.us/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	899
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	57.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	252
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	64

* 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 6 301

Grade 7 312

Grade 8 286