West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan School District
School District · Mendota Heights, Minnesota
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
12
5 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
5,293
Student-Teacher Ratio
34.8:1
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
12
5 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
5,293
Student-Teacher Ratio
34.8:1
How this district compares
Minnesota rank
#277 of 389
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.4
below Minnesota avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,864
+$2,256 vs Minnesota median
District size
5,293 students
Much larger than Minnesota median
The short answer
West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan ranks #277 of 389 Minnesota districts by overall school rating. West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan's schools with real test data average 6.0/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Moreland Art/health Science Magnet (7.5/10), Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School (7.4/10), and Heritage E-Stem Magnet School (6.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.4/10 despite 56% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.1 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan schools.
Top-Rated Schools in West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 12). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moreland Art/health Science Magnet | 7.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Heritage E-Stem Magnet School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Two Rivers High School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Friendly Hills Middle | 5.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Mendota Elementary | 5.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Somerset Elementary | 5.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Garlough Environmental Magnet | 3.6 / 10 |
See all 12 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan
West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan is a Mendota Heights, Minnesota school district serving 12 schools.The district educates 5,293 students with a student-teacher ratio of 34.8:1. District-level spending was $16,864 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.9/10, West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Moreland Art/health Science Magnet, which has a composite score of 7.5/10.
In standardized testing, West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan students show an average math proficiency of 57.5% and ELA proficiency of 59.0%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan with test data.
Schools in West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan
12 schoolsElementary Schools5
Middle Schools2
High Schools3
Other Schools2
District Details
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- Mendota Heights
- Total Enrollment
- 5,293
- Teachers (FTE)
- 152
- District spending per student
- $16,864NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 6.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan?
West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan has 12 schools in total — 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan?
The average composite rating for West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan is 5.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan?
West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan's district-level spending was $16,864 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan?
The average student-teacher ratio in West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan is 34.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan?
Moreland Art/health Science Magnet is the highest-rated school in West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan with a composite score of 7.5/10.
What are the test scores in West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan?
Across schools in West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan with test data, the average math proficiency is 57.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan compare to other districts in Minnesota?
West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan has an average school rating of 5.9/10 across 12 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Minnesota by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 57.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 59.0%
How we rate schools
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Compare West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan with neighboring districts in the state.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Minnesota Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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