Summary:
The 55118 zip code area in Minnesota is home to 11 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 4 high schools, and 1 alternative school, all part of the West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan school district. While the district is ranked 145 out of 446 in the state, the schools in this area show a wide range of performance, with some standout institutions and others struggling to meet academic standards.
Somerset Elementary is the clear standout, ranking 42nd out of 872 Minnesota elementary schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. With 78.43% of students proficient or better in math and 69.68% in reading, it significantly outperforms the district and state averages. Mendota Elementary also shines, ranking 169th in the state and earning a 4-star rating, with strong test scores in both math and reading. In contrast, the magnet schools like Garlough Environmental Magnet and Moreland Art/Health Science Magnet perform significantly worse, suggesting the specialized programs may not be as effective as the traditional public elementary schools.
At the high school level, Two Rivers High School stands out, with a higher ranking and performance than the charter and alternative high schools in the area. The data also reveals wide variations in student-teacher ratios, free/reduced lunch rates, and other key metrics across the schools, highlighting the complex challenges facing the district and the need for targeted interventions to ensure all students have access to a high-quality education.
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