West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 5,293 students in West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 523 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.59
# American Indian Students
60 Students
15,849 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
2%
# Asian Students
169 Students
62,561 Students
% Asian Students
3%
7%
# Hispanic Students
1,529 Students
100,216 Students
% Hispanic Students
29%
12%
# Black Students
689 Students
103,522 Students
% Black Students
13%
12%
# White Students
2,461 Students
537,312 Students
% White Students
47%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,011 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
383 Students
55,719 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
195
25,357
# Students in K Grade:
384
60,150
# Students in 1st Grade:
393
62,238
# Students in 2nd Grade:
403
63,933
# Students in 3rd Grade:
362
62,144
# Students in 4th Grade:
380
63,939
# Students in 5th Grade:
360
63,720
# Students in 6th Grade:
409
63,756
# Students in 7th Grade:
370
63,797
# Students in 8th Grade:
364
65,338
# Students in 9th Grade:
466
67,826
# Students in 10th Grade:
457
69,754
# Students in 11th Grade:
399
70,094
# Students in 12th Grade:
351
74,144
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,152 is higher than the state median of $17,744. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,832 is higher than the state median of $18,465. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan School District?
West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan School District manages 13 public schools serving 5,293 students.
What is the rank of West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan School District?
West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan School District is ranked #210 out of 523 school districts in Minnesota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan School District?
47% of West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan School District students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan School District?
West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan School District has a student/teacher ratio of 35:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,832 is higher than the state median of $18,465. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 13 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 5,293 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 35:1
Minority Enrollment: 54%
Graduation Rate
: 87% (Top 50% in MN)
Overall District Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 42% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 54% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 46% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
