Top Rankings
West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan School 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 2024 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 5,053 students in West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
12 Schools
2,709 Schools
# Students
5,053 Students
869,202 Students
# Teachers
366 Teachers
54,297 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 508 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#190 out of 516 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
53%
Graduation Rate
87%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.57
# American Indian Students
59 Students
15,185 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
2%
# Asian Students
187 Students
60,255 Students
% Asian Students
4%
7%
# Hispanic Students
1,354 Students
91,482 Students
% Hispanic Students
27%
10%
# Black Students
643 Students
101,278 Students
% Black Students
13%
12%
# White Students
2,450 Students
548,260 Students
% White Students
48%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
890 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
356 Students
51,922 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
178
21,794
# Students in K Grade:
411
62,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
350
60,321
# Students in 2nd Grade:
373
62,399
# Students in 3rd Grade:
362
62,085
# Students in 4th Grade:
392
62,315
# Students in 5th Grade:
368
62,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
374
63,634
# Students in 7th Grade:
392
65,392
# Students in 8th Grade:
406
67,133
# Students in 9th Grade:
386
69,515
# Students in 10th Grade:
373
68,337
# Students in 11th Grade:
315
67,478
# Students in 12th Grade:
373
74,169
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,014 is higher than the state median of $17,887. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,964 is higher than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$96 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$126 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,014
$17,887
Spending / Student
$24,964
$18,614
Best West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mendota Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1979 Summit Ln
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 403-8000
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 403-8000
Grades: PK-4
| 378 students
Rank: #22.
Somerset Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1355 Dodd Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 403-8201
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 403-8201
Grades: PK-4
| 392 students
Rank: #33.
Two Rivers High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1897 Delaware Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 403-7101
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 403-7101
Grades: 9-12
| 1,426 students
Rank: #44.
Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1436 Lone Oak Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55121
(651) 403-7900
Saint Paul, MN 55121
(651) 403-7900
Grades: K-4
| 377 students
Rank: #55.
Friendly Hills Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
701 Mendota Heights Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55120
(651) 403-7601
Saint Paul, MN 55120
(651) 403-7601
Grades: 5-8
| 761 students
Rank: #66.
Heritage E-stem Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
121 W Butler Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 403-7401
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 403-7401
Grades: 5-8
| 779 students
Rank: #77.
Garlough Environmental Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1740 Charlton St
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 403-8100
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 403-8100
Grades: K-4
| 395 students
Rank: #88.
Moreland Art/health Science Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
217 W Moreland Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 403-7800
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 403-7800
Grades: PK-4
| 356 students
Rank: n/an/a
Branch Out Transitional Services
Special Education School
150 E Marie Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 403-7019
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 403-7019
Grades: 12
| 21 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Learning Resource Center
Special Education School
1970 Christensen Ave.
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 403-7019
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 403-7019
Grades: PK
| 165 students
Rank: n/an/a
Special Education
Special Education School
1897 Delaware Ave.
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 403-7019
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 403-7019
Grades: K-12
| 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
W St. Paul Area Learning Cntr.
Alternative School
1897 Delaware Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 403-7101
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 403-7101
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan School District?
West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan School District manages 12 public schools serving 5,053 students.
What is the rank of West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan School District?
West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan School District is ranked #183 out of 508 school districts in Minnesota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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 West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan School District?
48% of West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan School District students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan School District?
West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,964 is higher than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
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