Garlough Environmental Magnet vs. Heritage E-stem Magnet School
Should I attend Garlough Environmental Magnet or Heritage E-stem Magnet School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Garlough Environmental Magnet ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Student Attention
Heritage E-stem Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 395 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 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 779 students in grades 5-8, Heritage E-stem Magnet School 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 27% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-4
5-8
Total Students
395 students
779 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
52 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#995 out of 1734 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#938 out of 1734 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
58%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
79
-
Grade 1 Students
66
-
Grade 2 Students
83
-
Grade 3 Students
87
-
Grade 4 Students
80
-
Grade 5 Students
-
185
Grade 6 Students
-
189
Grade 7 Students
-
203
Grade 8 Students
-
202
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
2%
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
36%
33%
% Black
18%
8%
% White
36%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
12%
