Special Services serves 140 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 140 students
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Special Services's student population of 140 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
140 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Special Services is 0.63, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
9%
11%
Black
19%
12%
White
57%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Special Services?
140 students attend Special Services.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Special Services students are White, 19% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Asian.
What grades does Special Services offer ?
Special Services offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Special Services part of?
Special Services is part of Shakopee Public School District.
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