Serving 394 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%).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 394 students
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (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 394 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 88% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
394 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
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 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1132 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
40%
12%
Black
13%
12%
White
37%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
394 students attend Garlough Environmental Magnet.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Garlough Environmental Magnet students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 13% 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 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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