Shakopee East Middle School vs Sun Path Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shakopee East Middle School
Shakopee · Public middle · Grades 6–8
828 students
Sun Path Elementary
Shakopee · Public elementary · Grades K–5
521 students
| Measure | Shakopee East Middle School Shakopee, Minnesota | Sun Path Elementary Shakopee, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #133 of 266 | #231 of 923 |
| National rank | #4327 of 15,369 | #6732 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 828 | 521 |
| Enrollment | 828 | 521 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.9% | 40.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 70% |
| city | Shakopee | Shakopee |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sun Path Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.0 vs 65.3).
- •Sun Path Elementary does better on math proficiency (70% vs 56%).
- •Sun Path Elementary does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 62%).
- •Sun Path Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.1% vs 42.9%).
- •Sun Path Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 16.9).
- •Shakopee East Middle School is the larger school with 828 students compared with 521.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Shakopee East Middle School better than Sun Path Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sun Path Elementary ranks higher (77.0 vs 65.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Shakopee East Middle School and Sun Path Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Shakopee and Shakopee in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Shakopee East Middle School: 828. Sun Path Elementary: 521. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Shakopee East Middle School and Sun Path Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Shakopee East Middle School is 133rd of 266 and Sun Path Elementary is 231st of 923 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).