Top Rankings
Shakopee 51±¬ÁÏ District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 7,678 students in Shakopee 51±¬ÁÏ District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
51±¬ÁÏs in Shakopee 51±¬ÁÏ District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
14 Schools
2,722 Schools
# Students
7,678 Students
870,203 Students
# Teachers
498 Teachers
57,740 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Shakopee 51±¬ÁÏ District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 520 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#144 out of 525 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
41%
Graduation Rate
88%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.59
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
11%
7%
% Hispanic
16%
12%
% Black
15%
12%
% White
49%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,570 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,866. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,854 is less than the state median of $18,593. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$135 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$129 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,570
$17,866
Spending / Student
$16,854
$18,593
Best Shakopee 51±¬ÁÏ District 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1601 Lustiano Street
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5802
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5802
Gr: K-5 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Eagle Creek Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6855 Woodward Ave
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5922
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5922
Gr: K-5 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Sun Path Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2250 17th Ave E
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5892
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5892
Gr: K-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Sweeney Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1001 Adams St S
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5832
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5832
Gr: K-5 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #55.
Red Oak Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7700 Old Carriage Ct
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5852
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5852
Gr: PK-5 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #66.
Shakopee High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 17th Ave W
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5152
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5152
Gr: 9-12 | 2,813 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #77.
Tokata Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1110 Shakopee Town Square
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5982
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5982
Gr: 9-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #88.
Shakopee East Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1137 Marschall Rd
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5702
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5702
Gr: 6-8 | 798 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #99.
Shakopee West Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 10th Ave E
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5752
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5752
Gr: 6-8 | 898 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
1200 Shakopee Town Sq
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5000
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5000
Gr: K-6
Rank: n/an/a
1200 Shakopee Town Sq
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5000
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5000
Gr: 7-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
Special Services
Special Education School
1200 Shakopee Town Sq
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5063
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5063
Gr: PK-8 | 137 students Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
Tokata Alc Independent Study
Alternative School
1110 Shakopee Town Square
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5982
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5982
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Shakopee 51±¬ÁÏ District?
Shakopee 51±¬ÁÏ District manages 14 public schools serving 7,678 students.
What is the rank of Shakopee 51±¬ÁÏ District?
Shakopee 51±¬ÁÏ District is ranked #136 out of 520 school districts in Minnesota (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Shakopee 51±¬ÁÏ District?
49% of Shakopee 51±¬ÁÏ District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Shakopee 51±¬ÁÏ District?
Shakopee 51±¬ÁÏ District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Shakopee 51±¬ÁÏ District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,854 is less than the state median of $18,593. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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