Serving 1,274 students in grades 6-8, Minnetonka West Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,274 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Minnetonka West Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Minnetonka West Middle School's student population of 1,274 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,274 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Minnetonka West Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Minnetonka West Middle School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#91 out of 1860 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
6%
11%
Black
3%
12%
White
78%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Minnetonka West Middle School's ranking?
Minnetonka West Middle School is ranked #91 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Minnetonka West Middle School often compared to?
Minnetonka West Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Minnetonka East Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Minnetonka West Middle School?
1,274 students attend Minnetonka West Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Minnetonka West Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Minnetonka West Middle School?
Minnetonka West Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Minnetonka West Middle School offer ?
Minnetonka West Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Minnetonka West Middle School part of?
Minnetonka West Middle School is part of Minnetonka Public School District.
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