Below Average
#1764 of 1,992 schools in MN
Benjamin E Mays Magnet
Elementary School · Saint Paul Public Schools · Saint Paul, MN
A Saint Paul Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
560 CONCORDIA AVE, Saint Paul, MN 55103
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 17% proficient (2022)
- 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Benjamin E Mays Magnet score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 29 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 17% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Benjamin E Mays Magnet sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 74Very Walkable
- Bike 66Bikeable
- County Safety: Low197/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$47,872
Median home value
$240,400
Median rent
$1,040/mo
College educated
27%
Homeownership
42.5%
Poverty rate
26.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55103; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capitol Hill Magnet/rondoEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 1–8 | 0.0 mi | 1,065 | Compare → |
| Early Education Ben Mays/rondoEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–K | 0.0 mi | 18 | Compare → |
| Christ's Household of Faith SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 127 | Compare → |
| Cathedral Hill Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.5 mi | 8 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Saint Paul Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 102
- Rank in district
- #55 of 68
- District spending per student
- $21,634NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Benjamin E Mays Magnet is listed in Saint Paul Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Benjamin E Mays Magnet
Benjamin E Mays Magnet is a public elementary school in Saint Paul, MN, part of Saint Paul Public Schools, serving approximately 353 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,764 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Benjamin E Mays Magnet
What grades does Benjamin E Mays Magnet serve?
Benjamin E Mays Magnet serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Benjamin E Mays Magnet?
Benjamin E Mays Magnet has an enrollment of approximately 353 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benjamin E Mays Magnet?
The student-teacher ratio at Benjamin E Mays Magnet is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Benjamin E Mays Magnet rank in MN?
Benjamin E Mays Magnet ranks #1,764 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Benjamin E Mays Magnet's MySchoolScout rating?
Benjamin E Mays Magnet has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Benjamin E Mays Magnet?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Benjamin E Mays Magnet has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Benjamin E Mays Magnet a charter school?
No, Benjamin E Mays Magnet is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Benjamin E Mays Magnet a Title I school?
No, Benjamin E Mays Magnet is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Benjamin E Mays Magnet?
92.1% of students at Benjamin E Mays Magnet qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 353
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Ramsey County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 52.4%
- Phone
- (651) 325-2400
- Area population (ZIP 55103)
- 13,892
- Area average commute
- 23.1 min
- Area median age
- 32.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 55103; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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