Serving 1,091 students in grades 1-8, Capitol Hill Magnet/rondo ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 1,091 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Capitol Hill Magnet/rondo ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Capitol Hill Magnet/rondo's student population of 1,091 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Total Students
1,091 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Capitol Hill Magnet/rondo ranks within the top 20% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Capitol Hill Magnet/rondo is 0.74, 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
#228 out of 1860 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
21%
7%
Hispanic
6%
10%
Black
23%
12%
White
39%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
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 Capitol Hill Magnet/rondo's ranking?
Capitol Hill Magnet/rondo is ranked #228 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Capitol Hill Magnet/rondo?
1,091 students attend Capitol Hill Magnet/rondo.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Capitol Hill Magnet/rondo students are White, 23% of students are Black, 21% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Capitol Hill Magnet/rondo?
Capitol Hill Magnet/rondo has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Capitol Hill Magnet/rondo offer ?
Capitol Hill Magnet/rondo offers enrollment in grades 1-8
What school district is Capitol Hill Magnet/rondo part of?
Capitol Hill Magnet/rondo is part of St. Paul Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Capitol Hill Magnet/rondo located?
Capitol Hill Magnet/rondo is located in the Cathedral Hill neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN. There are 4 other public schools located in Cathedral Hill.
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