Serving 414 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Garlough Environmental Magnet ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (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 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 414 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Garlough Environmental Magnet serves the eastern part of Saint Paul, MN, covering an area of approximately 5 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the nearest zone edge about 1.6 miles away and the furthest edge at 2.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Garlough Environmental Magnet's student population of 414 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
414 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2007
Campus Size
39 acres
School Rankings
Garlough Environmental Magnet ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garlough Environmental Magnet is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1132 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
2%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
43%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
12%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
35%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.7%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green and Blue
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Garlough Environmental Magnet's ranking?
Garlough Environmental Magnet is ranked #1132 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Garlough Environmental Magnet often compared to?
Garlough Environmental Magnetis often viewed alongside schools like Heritage E-stem Magnet School, Academic Arts High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Garlough Environmental Magnet?
414 students attend Garlough Environmental Magnet.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Garlough Environmental Magnet students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Garlough Environmental Magnet?
Garlough Environmental Magnet has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Garlough Environmental Magnet offer ?
Garlough Environmental Magnet offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Garlough Environmental Magnet part of?
Garlough Environmental Magnet is part of West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan School District.
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