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Shakopee West Middle School vs. Prior Lake-savage Middle School

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School Overview

School
Shakopee West Middle School
200 10th Ave E
Shakopee, MN 55379
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Prior Lake-savage Middle School
15855 Fish Point Rd
Prior Lake, MN 55372
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Overview
Serving 898 students in grades 6-8, Shakopee West Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,996 students in grades 6-8, Prior Lake-savage Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
898 students
1,996 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Shakopee West Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Prior Lake-savage Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Shakopee West Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Prior Lake-savage Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
107 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Shakopee West Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Prior Lake-savage Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Shakopee West Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Shakopee Public School District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Prior Lake-savage Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1026 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
#399 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Shakopee West Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Prior Lake-savage Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
39%
(Bottom 50% in MN)
55%
(Top 30% in MN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Shakopee West Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Shakopee Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Prior Lake-savage Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
49%
(Bottom 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
57%
(Top 30% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Shakopee West Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Shakopee Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Prior Lake-savage Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
22%
(Bottom 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
40%
(Bottom 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Shakopee West Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Shakopee Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Prior Lake-savage Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Shakopee West Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Prior Lake-savage Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
309
672
Grade 7 Students
271
657
Grade 8 Students
318
667

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Shakopee West Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Shakopee Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Prior Lake-savage Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
10%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Shakopee West Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Shakopee Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Prior Lake-savage Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
18%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Shakopee West Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Shakopee Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Prior Lake-savage Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
10%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Shakopee West Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Shakopee Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Prior Lake-savage Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
54%
74%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Shakopee West Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Shakopee Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Prior Lake-savage Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Shakopee West Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Shakopee Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Prior Lake-savage Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.66
0.44
This chart showcases the diversity score of Shakopee West Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Shakopee Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Prior Lake-savage Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
15%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Shakopee West Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Shakopee Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Prior Lake-savage Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Shakopee West Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Shakopee Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Prior Lake-savage Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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