Serving 377 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 377 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School's student population of 377 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
377 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1001 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
14%
7%
Hispanic
15%
10%
Black
34%
12%
White
26%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School's ranking?
Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School is ranked #1001 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School often compared to?
Pilot Knob Stem Magnet Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glacier Hills School - Arts/science by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School?
377 students attend Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School?
Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School offer ?
Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School part of?
Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School is part of West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan School District.
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