Garlough Environmental Magnet vs Heritage E-STEM Magnet School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garlough Environmental Magnet
West Saint Paul · Public elementary · Grades K–4
414 students
Heritage E-STEM Magnet School
West Saint Paul · Public middle · Grades 5–8
761 students
| Measure | Garlough Environmental Magnet West Saint Paul, Minnesota | Heritage E-STEM Magnet School West Saint Paul, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #700 of 923 | #147 of 266 |
| National rank | #25088 of 50,301 | #5134 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 414 | 761 |
| Enrollment | 414 | 761 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.3% | 52% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 49% |
| city | West Saint Paul | West Saint Paul |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heritage E-STEM Magnet School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.5 vs 50.1).
- •Heritage E-STEM Magnet School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 42%).
- •Heritage E-STEM Magnet School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •Heritage E-STEM Magnet School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52% vs 56.3%).
- •Garlough Environmental Magnet does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 14.9).
- •Heritage E-STEM Magnet School is the larger school with 761 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 Garlough Environmental Magnet better than Heritage E-STEM Magnet School?
On the Success Index (US), Heritage E-STEM Magnet School ranks higher (61.5 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 Garlough Environmental Magnet and Heritage E-STEM Magnet School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between West Saint Paul and West Saint Paul in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garlough Environmental Magnet: 414. Heritage E-STEM Magnet School: 761. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garlough Environmental Magnet and Heritage E-STEM Magnet School rank in Minnesota?
Garlough Environmental Magnet is 700th of 923 and Heritage E-STEM Magnet School is 147th of 266 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).