Serving 378 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Mendota Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 378 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mendota Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Mendota Elementary School's student population of 378 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
378 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mendota Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mendota Elementary School is 0.40, which is less 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
#23 out of 1734 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
7%
10%
Black
6%
12%
White
77%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mendota Elementary School's ranking?
Mendota Elementary School is ranked #23 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Mendota Elementary School often compared to?
Mendota Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Somerset Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Mendota Elementary School?
378 students attend Mendota Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Mendota Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mendota Elementary School?
Mendota Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mendota Elementary School offer ?
Mendota Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Mendota Elementary School part of?
Mendota Elementary School is part of West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan School District.
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