West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan

The West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan school district in Minnesota serves 10 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools. The district is home to several standout schools, such as Mendota Elementary, which ranks 19th out of 845 Minnesota elementary schools and has a 5-star rating, and Somerset Elementary, which ranks 48th and also has a 5-star rating. These high-performing elementary schools boast exceptional test scores, with over 75% of students proficient or better in math and reading.

At the high school level, Two Rivers High School stands out with an 87.6% four-year graduation rate and a 4.8% dropout rate, outperforming the state averages. The district's high school students also excel academically, with 43.75% proficient or better in 11th grade math and 55.28% proficient or better in 10th grade reading, surpassing the state averages. However, some schools in the district, such as Garlough Environmental Magnet and Moreland Art/Health Science Magnet, have lower test scores and rankings, suggesting potential areas for improvement.

Overall, the West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan school district offers a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools, with several standout elementary schools and a strong showing at the high school level. The data highlights the importance of factors like socioeconomic status, specialized programs, and student-teacher ratios in shaping academic outcomes across the district.