Summary:
The city of West Saint Paul, Minnesota, is home to 7 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 3 high schools, serving students from diverse backgrounds. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and struggling schools, highlighting the need for targeted interventions to address the achievement gap within the district.
The standout school in the area is Heritage E-Stem Magnet School, a middle school that consistently ranks in the top 38% of Minnesota middle schools. With a diverse student population and strong science proficiency, Heritage E-Stem Magnet School serves as a model for the district. In contrast, West Heights Alternative Learning Center, a high school, has struggled, ranking in the bottom 5% of Minnesota high schools and reporting significantly lower math and science proficiency rates compared to the district and state averages.
The data also reveals a potential correlation between socioeconomic status and academic achievement, with schools serving higher percentages of low-income students, such as Moreland Art/Health Science Magnet, tending to have lower proficiency rates and statewide rankings. This highlights the need for targeted interventions and support to address the challenges faced by these schools and ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students in the West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan district.
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