Friendly Hills Middle vs Garlough Environmental Magnet
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Friendly Hills Middle
Mendota Heights · Public middle · Grades 5–8
785 students
Garlough Environmental Magnet
West Saint Paul · Public elementary · Grades K–4
414 students
| Measure | Friendly Hills Middle Mendota Heights, Minnesota | Garlough Environmental Magnet West Saint Paul, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #132 of 266 | #700 of 923 |
| National rank | #4298 of 15,369 | #25088 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 785 | 414 |
| Enrollment | 785 | 414 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.1% | 56.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 42% |
| city | Mendota Heights | West Saint Paul |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Friendly Hills Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.4 vs 50.1).
- •Friendly Hills Middle does better on math proficiency (55% vs 42%).
- •Friendly Hills Middle does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 42%).
- •Friendly Hills Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.1% vs 56.3%).
- •Garlough Environmental Magnet does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 17.4).
- •Friendly Hills Middle is the larger school with 785 students compared with 414.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Friendly Hills Middle better than Garlough Environmental Magnet?
On the Success Index (US), Friendly Hills Middle ranks higher (65.4 vs 50.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Friendly Hills Middle and Garlough Environmental Magnet?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Mendota Heights and West Saint Paul in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Friendly Hills Middle: 785. Garlough Environmental Magnet: 414. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Friendly Hills Middle and Garlough Environmental Magnet rank in Minnesota?
Friendly Hills Middle is 132nd of 266 and Garlough Environmental Magnet is 700th of 923 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).