Below Average
#1738 of 1,992 schools in MN
Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School
Elementary School · West St. Paul-mendota Heights-eagan · Eagan, MN
A West St. Paul-mendota Heights-eagan elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1436 LONE OAK RD, Eagan, MN 55121
- Math 47% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 189:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 47% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (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
55.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Transit 21Minimal Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,873/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Eagan), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$86,929
Median home value
$299,500
Median rent
$1,630/mo
College educated
41.7%
Homeownership
42%
Poverty rate
7.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55121; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glacier Hills School - Arts/scienceEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–5 | 2.1 mi | 681 | Compare → |
| Trinity Lone Oak Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–8 | 2.2 mi | 91 | Compare → |
| Convent of the Visitation SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.4private | PK–12 | 2.4 mi | 524 | Compare → |
| Woodland ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–5 | 2.5 mi | 720 | 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.
West St. Paul-mendota Heights-eagan
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #8 of 9
- District spending per student
- $16,864NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School is listed in West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School
Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School is a public elementary school in Eagan, MN, part of West St. Paul-mendota Heights-eagan, serving approximately 378 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 189:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,738 of 1,992 schools in MN.
State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School
What grades does Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School serve?
Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School?
Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School has an enrollment of approximately 378 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School is 189:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School rank in MN?
Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School ranks #1,738 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School a charter school?
No, Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School a Title I school?
No, Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School?
55.8% of students at Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School 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
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 378
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 189:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Dakota County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.9%
- Phone
- (651) 403-7900
- Area population (ZIP 55121)
- 9,329
- Area average commute
- 19 min
- Area median age
- 36.2
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 55121; 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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