Chaska Middle School East in Chaska, Minnesota on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Chaska Middle School East is a suburban public school in Chaska, Minnesota that is part of Eastern Carver County Schools. It serves 608 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 16.0:1. Its teachers have had 7 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 6 - 8

608 Students

38 Teachers

1600 Park Ridge Dr

Chaska, MN 55318 View local requests

http://www.district112.org

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Chaska Middle School East Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Patel

Mrs. Radtke

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Chaska Middle School East Demographics

12%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Chaska Middle School East Support on DonorsChoose Last updated May 1, 2026

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