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Minnetonka West Middle School vs. Wayzata East Middle School

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School Overview

School
Minnetonka West Middle School
6421 Hazeltine Blvd
Excelsior, MN 55331
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Wayzata East Middle School
12000 Ridgemount Ave W
Minneapolis, MN 55441
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Minnetonka West Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)

Wayzata East Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 1,287 students in grades 6-8, Minnetonka West Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 672 students in grades 6-8, Wayzata East Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (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 43% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,287 students
672 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Minnetonka 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 Wayzata East Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Minnetonka West Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Wayzata East Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
35 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Minnetonka 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 Wayzata East Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Minnetonka West Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Minnetonka 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 Wayzata East Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Wayzata 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.

Test Scores

#61 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Top 5%)
#57 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Minnetonka 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 Wayzata East Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
75%
(Top 5% in MN)
72%
(Top 10% in MN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Minnetonka West Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Minnetonka 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 Wayzata East Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Wayzata Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
74%
(Top 5% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
78%
(Top 5% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Minnetonka West Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Minnetonka 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 Wayzata East Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Wayzata Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55%
(Top 20% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
66%
(Top 10% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Minnetonka West Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Minnetonka 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 Wayzata East Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Wayzata Public School District 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 Minnetonka West Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Wayzata East Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
397
235
Grade 7 Students
439
214
Grade 8 Students
451
223

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Wayzata East Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Wayzata Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2006-07 school year.
% Asian
7%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Minnetonka West Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Minnetonka 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 Wayzata East Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Wayzata Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
6%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Minnetonka West Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Minnetonka 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 Wayzata East Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Wayzata Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
3%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Minnetonka West Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Minnetonka 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 Wayzata East Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Wayzata Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
78%
57%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Minnetonka West Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Minnetonka 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 Wayzata East Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Wayzata Public School District 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
6%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Minnetonka West Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Minnetonka 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 Wayzata East Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Wayzata Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.38
0.62
This chart showcases the diversity score of Minnetonka West Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Minnetonka 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 Wayzata East Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wayzata Public School District 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
8%
19%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Minnetonka West Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Minnetonka 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 Wayzata East Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Wayzata Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Minnetonka West Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Minnetonka 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 Wayzata East Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Wayzata Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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