Minnetonka West Middle

Summary:

Minnetonka West Middle is a highly-ranked public middle school serving grades 6-8 with an enrollment of 1,274 students in Excelsior, Minnesota. It is part of the Minnetonka Public School District, which is ranked 8th out of 463 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Minnetonka West Middle consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Minnesota, ranking 4th out of 529 schools in 2022-2023 and 8th out of 545 schools in 2023-2024. Its students perform exceptionally well on the MCA-III assessments, with 74.37% proficient or better in Math and 73.58% proficient or better in Reading, significantly higher than the state averages. The school also has a relatively diverse student population, with 78.41% White, 2.59% African American, 5.89% Hispanic, and 6.51% Asian students. However, only 9.18% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively high-income student population compared to the state average.

Minnetonka West Middle's performance and student demographics are generally stronger than those of nearby schools like Wayzata West Middle, Sabers Online Middle School, and Chaska Middle School West. The only exception is Minnetonka East Middle, which is also a high-performing school within the same district. This comparison highlights the overall excellence of the Minnetonka Public School District and the resources and support available to its schools.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 6421 Hazeltine Blvd
       Excelsior, MN  55331-8028


(952) 401-5300

District: Minnetonka Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
8th of 545 Minnesota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,041 Help


Students who attend Minnetonka West Middle usually attend:

High:    Minnetonka Senior High

Feeder schools for Minnetonka West Middle:

Elementary:    Clear Springs Elementary
    Excelsior Elementary
    Minnewashta Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  15.6 Help
Number of students:  1,287

Racial breakdown:

White:
77.4%
Asian:
6.9%
Two or more races:
6.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  9.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Minnetonka West Middle ranks better than 98.5% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.23. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (77.4%), Asian (6.9%), two or more races (6.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 9.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Minnetonka West Middle is 15.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Minnetonka West Middle is $11,041.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Minnetonka West Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Minnetonka West Middle 8th of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Minnetonka West Middle in the ranking list.)

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Minnetonka Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Minnetonka Public School District 8th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Minnetonka West Middle

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Rank History for all students at Minnetonka West Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 93.58 6th 387 98.4%
2005 82.48 39th 396 90.2%
2006 87.62 18th 406 95.6%
2007 89.04 18th 403 95.5%
2008 92.45 8th 409 98.0%
2009 92.31 3rd 230 98.7%
2010 93.87 3rd 454 99.3%
2011 94.45 1st 478 99.8%
2012 90.79 4th 469 99.1%
2013 93.05 7th 488 98.6%
2014 93.00 8th 490 98.4%
2015 93.59 15th 516 97.1%
2016 89.69 27th 508 94.7%
2017 94.21 6th 523 98.9%
2018 95.73 5th 518 99.0%
2019 97.26 1st 533 99.8%
2021 94.11 12th 521 97.7%
2022 96.33 9th 520 98.3%
2023 97.90 4th 529 99.2%
2024 97.23 8th 545 98.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Minnetonka West Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.21 3rd 114 97.4%
2019 88.29 7th 120 94.2%
2021 83.13 7th 97 92.8%
2022 91.38 8th 131 93.9%
2023 95.79 2nd 107 98.1%
2024 94.00 4th 116 96.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Minnetonka West Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.80 2nd 253 99.2%
2019 97.29 5th 282 98.2%
2021 88.21 6th 260 97.7%
2022 84.30 22nd 288 92.4%
2023 96.70 3rd 298 99.0%
2024 93.14 11th 307 96.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Minnetonka West Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.46 8th 401 98.0%
2019 96.93 4th 415 99.0%
2021 63.88 95th 399 76.2%
2022 72.73 62nd 404 84.7%
2023 90.72 13th 459 97.2%
2024 88.20 18th 473 96.2%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Minnetonka West Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.36 4th 436 99.1%
2019 96.31 1st 439 99.8%
2021 90.70 13th 443 97.1%
2022 94.27 10th 467 97.9%
2023 97.91 1st 455 99.8%
2024 96.03 6th 474 98.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Minnetonka West Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.91 4th 438 99.1%
2019 97.02 1st 454 99.8%
2021 93.44 11th 437 97.5%
2022 96.04 9th 476 98.1%
2023 96.34 8th 464 98.3%
2024 96.73 6th 479 98.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Minnetonka West Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.51 18th 108 83.3%
2019 92.44 6th 112 94.6%
2021 89.57 11th 87 87.4%
2022 95.93 4th 110 96.4%
2023 97.45 2nd 116 98.3%
2024 97.04 2nd 111 98.2%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Middle Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for African American students at Minnetonka West Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.62 27th 137 80.3%
2019 93.44 6th 148 95.9%
2022 66.30 39th 162 75.9%
2023 54.01 67th 164 59.1%
2024 61.47 51st 179 71.5%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Middle Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Minnetonka West Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.55 2nd 163 98.8%
2019 99.55 1st 171 99.4%
2021 93.27 7th 156 95.5%
2022 95.34 8th 188 95.7%
2023 95.47 7th 178 96.1%
2024 97.31 3rd 186 98.4%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Middle Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Minnetonka West Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.68 4th 428 99.1%
2019 96.12 2nd 428 99.5%
2021 89.82 18th 422 95.7%
2022 93.97 11th 438 97.5%
2023 96.44 4th 436 99.1%
2024 94.54 12th 440 97.3%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Minnetonka West Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 724 7 15 4 2 n/a n/a 0 752
1989 758 3 21 6 2 n/a n/a 0 790
1990 849 6 11 10 0 n/a n/a 0 876
1991 889 8 28 6 0 n/a n/a 0 931
1992 946 7 21 7 0 n/a n/a 0 981
1993 973 4 23 8 0 n/a n/a 0 1008
1994 720 6 17 11 0 n/a n/a 0 754
1995 807 5 17 8 0 n/a n/a 0 837
1996 807 5 17 8 0 n/a n/a 0 837
1997 851 6 27 8 0 n/a n/a 0 892
1998 924 5 25 11 1 n/a n/a 0 966
1999 896 7 24 10 0 n/a n/a 0 937
2000 904 5 23 12 1 n/a n/a 0 945
2001 885 11 27 17 1 n/a n/a 0 941
2002 944 21 29 15 5 n/a n/a 0 1014
2003 944 21 29 15 5 n/a n/a 0 1014
2004 943 20 29 18 3 n/a n/a 0 1013
2005 922 21 44 19 3 n/a n/a 0 1009
2006 889 29 43 21 3 n/a n/a 0 985
2007 859 31 40 13 5 n/a n/a 0 948
2008 834 29 33 16 4 n/a n/a 0 916
2009 839 33 29 16 3 n/a n/a 0 920
2010 828 26 31 21 2 n/a n/a 0 908
2011 815 16 30 19 2 1 1 0 884
2012 837 25 34 30 2 0 3 0 931
2013 883 22 41 41 4 0 7 0 998
2014 950 20 33 42 3 0 10 0 1058
2015 913 28 40 37 6 0 16 0 1040
2016 944 32 39 34 7 0 16 0 1072
2017 989 31 58 55 4 1 29 0 1167
2018 1040 32 55 52 2 1 44 0 1226
2019 1059 37 55 62 0 1 48 0 1262
2020 1036 38 45 70 3 0 58 0 1250
2021 1032 35 43 68 2 0 65 0 1245
2022 1011 35 64 71 1 0 78 0 1260
2023 999 33 83 75 1 0 83 0 1274
2024 996 40 89 75 4 1 82 0 1287

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Minnetonka West Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 752 39.0 19.2 2.4
1989 790 43.1 18.3 2
1990 876 49.6 17.6 2.3
1991 931 54.3 17.1 2.7
1992 981 55.2 17.7 3.2
1993 1008 55.6 18.1 2.7
1994 754 61.7 12.2 3.1
1995 837 0.0 0.0 3.9
1996 837 0.0 0.0 3.9
1997 892 56.0 15.9 3.5
1998 966 n/a 0.0 2.6
1999 937 65.8 14.2 2.3
2000 945 60.9 15.5 3.9
2001 941 59.9 15.7 3.9
2002 1014 58.0 17.5 3.8
2003 1014 58.0 17.5 3.8
2004 1013 57.8 17.5 4.8
2005 1009 58.5 17.2 4.3
2006 985 51.8 19.0 8.5
2007 948 51.2 18.5 7.9
2008 916 48.2 19.0 5.9
2009 920 49.1 18.7 6.5
2010 908 52.1 17.4 7.7
2011 884 49.0 18.0 6.8
2012 931 51.4 18.0 7.6
2013 998 54.5 18.2 7.9
2014 1058 56.0 18.8 6.1
2015 1040 56.0 18.5 6.8
2016 1072 58.0 18.4 6.5
2017 1167 63.2 18.4 5.5
2018 1226 69.2 17.7 6
2019 1262 73.0 17.2 5.9
2020 1250 73.6 16.9 5.8
2021 1245 78.9 15.7 4
2022 1260 78.1 16.1 4.1
2023 1274 82.1 15.5 9.2
2024 1287 82.3 15.6 9.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Minnetonka West Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 752 39.0 19.2 2.4
1989 790 43.1 18.3 2
1990 876 49.6 17.6 2.3
1991 931 54.3 17.1 2.7
1992 981 55.2 17.7 3.2
1993 1008 55.6 18.1 2.7
1994 754 61.7 12.2 3.1
1995 837 0.0 0.0 3.9
1996 837 0.0 0.0 3.9
1997 892 56.0 15.9 3.5
1998 966 n/a 0.0 2.6
1999 937 65.8 14.2 2.3
2000 945 60.9 15.5 3.9
2001 941 59.9 15.7 3.9
2002 1014 58.0 17.5 3.8
2003 1014 58.0 17.5 3.8
2004 1013 57.8 17.5 4.8
2005 1009 58.5 17.2 4.3
2006 985 51.8 19.0 8.5
2007 948 51.2 18.5 7.9
2008 916 48.2 19.0 5.9
2009 920 49.1 18.7 6.5
2010 908 52.1 17.4 7.7
2011 884 49.0 18.0 6.8
2012 931 51.4 18.0 7.6
2013 998 54.5 18.2 7.9
2014 1058 56.0 18.8 6.1
2015 1040 56.0 18.5 6.8
2016 1072 58.0 18.4 6.5
2017 1167 63.2 18.4 5.5
2018 1226 69.2 17.7 6
2019 1262 73.0 17.2 5.9
2020 1250 73.6 16.9 5.8
2021 1245 78.9 15.7 4
2022 1260 78.1 16.1 4.1
2023 1274 82.1 15.5 9.2
2024 1287 82.3 15.6 9.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Minnetonka West Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,041

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Minnetonka West Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1st of 533 Middle schoolsRanks 4th of 529 Middle schools
 0.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Minnetonka West Middle)78.373.5
 4.7%
   6th Grade Math (Minnetonka Public School District)77.475.2
 2.2%
   6th Grade Math (Minnesota)50.539.7
 10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Minnetonka West Middle)86.980.1
 6.8%
   6th Grade Reading (Minnetonka Public School District)85.880.9
 5%
   6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)62.853.4
 9.4%
7th Grade Math (Minnetonka West Middle)85.573.5
 12.1%
   7th Grade Math (Minnetonka Public School District)83.473.4
 10%
   7th Grade Math (Minnesota)52.139.7
 12.4%
7th Grade Reading (Minnetonka West Middle)87.271.9
 15.3%
   7th Grade Reading (Minnetonka Public School District)86.871.9
 14.9%
   7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.545.2
 12.3%
8th Grade Math (Minnetonka West Middle)91.176.7
 14.4%
   8th Grade Math (Minnetonka Public School District)88.675.2
 13.5%
   8th Grade Math (Minnesota)55.240.3
 14.9%
8th Grade Reading (Minnetonka West Middle)88.173.6
 14.5%
   8th Grade Reading (Minnetonka Public School District)86.371.4
 14.9%
   8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.744.8
 12.9%
8th Grade Science (Minnetonka West Middle)73.856.9
 17%
   8th Grade Science (Minnetonka Public School District)72.756.4
 16.3%
   8th Grade Science (Minnesota)4327.6
 15.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students12621274
 1%
African American3733
 10.8%
American Indian01
Asian5583
 50.9%
Hispanic6275
 21%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White1059999
 5.7%
Two or More Races4883
 72.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients5.9%9.2%
 3.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Minnetonka West Middle

Yes! Minnetonka West Middle is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 8th of 545 Minnesota middle schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,287 students attended Minnetonka West Middle.

Students at Minnetonka West Middle are 77% White, 7% Asian, 6% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 3% African American.

Students who attend Minnetonka West Middle usually go on to attend Minnetonka Senior High


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

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