Serving 389 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 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 389 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Garlough Environmental Magnet ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Garlough Environmental Magnet's student population of 389 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
389 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Garlough Environmental Magnet ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garlough Environmental Magnet is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1139 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
42%
11%
Black
15%
12%
White
34%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #1139 out of 1,860 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% 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?
389 students attend Garlough Environmental Magnet.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Garlough Environmental Magnet students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 7% 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 8:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Garlough Environmental Magnet offer ?
Garlough Environmental Magnet offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
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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