Garlough Environmental Magnet vs Somerset Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.1 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
Somerset Elementary
Mendota Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
412 students
| Measure | Garlough Environmental Magnet West Saint Paul, Minnesota | Somerset Elementary Mendota Heights, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #700 of 923 | #51 of 923 |
| National rank | #25088 of 50,301 | #2330 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 414 | 412 |
| Enrollment | 414 | 412 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.3% | 24.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 77% |
| city | West Saint Paul | Mendota Heights |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Somerset Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.3 vs 50.1).
- •Somerset Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 42%).
- •Somerset Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 42%).
- •Somerset Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.8% vs 56.3%).
- •Garlough Environmental Magnet does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 12.9).
- •Garlough Environmental Magnet is the larger school with 414 students compared with 412.
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 Somerset Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Somerset Elementary ranks higher (85.3 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 Somerset Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between West Saint Paul and Mendota Heights in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garlough Environmental Magnet: 414. Somerset Elementary: 412. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garlough Environmental Magnet and Somerset Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Garlough Environmental Magnet is 700th of 923 and Somerset Elementary is 51st of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).