Serving 387 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). 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 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 387 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pilot Knob STEM Magnet School serves the southwest part of Saint Paul, MN, covering an area of approximately 4.8 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School's student population of 387 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
387 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 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 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#645 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
2%
Showing 2009–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Asian
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
22%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
31%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
28%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
11%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.2%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
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 #645 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% 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?
387 students attend Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School students are Black, 28% of students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, 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 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School offer ?
Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
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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