Garlough Environmental Magnet
Tel:
(651)403-8100
- Garlough Environmental Magnet serves 421 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 59%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 33%.
Top Placements
Garlough Environmental Magnet places among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Garlough Environmental Magnet's student population of 421 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 421 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 34 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Garlough Environmental Magnet's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Garlough Environmental Magnet is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.34. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MN) |
| Overall School Rank | #695 out of 1,784 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 59% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 2% |
| Asian | 1% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 42% | 9% |
| Black | 12% | 11% |
| White | 36% | 67% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.34 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 47% | 30% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | WEST ST. PAUL-MENDOTA HTS.-EAGAN School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Garlough Environmental Magnet is Academic Arts High School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Bluesky Charter School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Moreland Art/health Science Magnet (1.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Saint Paul Academic Arts High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 103 students
0.7 miles
60 E Marie Ave Ste #220
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651)457-7427 0.7 9-12 103 - Saint Paul Bluesky Charter School Charter School
Grades: 7-12 | 488 students
0.7 miles
33 Wentworth Ave E Ste 100
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651)642-0888 0.7 7-12 488 - Saint Paul Early Learning Resource Center Special Education School
Grades: PK | 108 students
0.8 miles
1970 Christensen Ave.
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651)403-7004 0.8 PK 108 - Saint Paul Henry Sibley High School Grades: 9-12 | 1400 students
0.8 miles
1897 Delaware Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651)403-7101 0.8 9-12 1400 - Saint Paul West Heights Alc Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 51 students
0.9 miles
150 Marie Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651)332-5570 0.9 9-12 51
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