Serving 796 students in grades 6-8, Shakopee East Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 796 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shakopee East Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Shakopee East Middle School's student population of 796 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
796 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Shakopee East Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shakopee East Middle School is 0.71, which is more 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
#884 out of 1860 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
14%
7%
Hispanic
11%
11%
Black
19%
12%
White
47%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shakopee East Middle School's ranking?
Shakopee East Middle School is ranked #884 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Shakopee East Middle School often compared to?
Shakopee East Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shakopee West Middle School, Eagle Ridge Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Shakopee East Middle School?
796 students attend Shakopee East Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Shakopee East Middle School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 14% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shakopee East Middle School?
Shakopee East Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Shakopee East Middle School offer ?
Shakopee East Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Shakopee East Middle School part of?
Shakopee East Middle School is part of Shakopee Public School District.
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