Serving 392 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Mendota Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 392 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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Mendota Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
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Mendota Elementary School's student population of 392 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
392 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
Mendota Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mendota Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#10 out of 1860 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
8%
11%
Black
7%
12%
White
73%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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Mendota Elementary School is ranked #10 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Mendota Elementary School often compared to?
Mendota Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Somerset Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Mendota Elementary School?
392 students attend Mendota Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Mendota Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mendota Elementary School?
Mendota Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mendota Elementary School offer ?
Mendota Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Mendota Elementary School part of?
Mendota Elementary School is part of West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan School District.
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