Moreland Art/Health Science Magnet vs Somerset Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Moreland Art/Health Science Magnet
West Saint Paul · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
369 students
Somerset Elementary
Mendota Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
412 students
| Measure | Moreland Art/Health Science Magnet West Saint Paul, Minnesota | Somerset Elementary Mendota Heights, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #628 of 923 | #51 of 923 |
| National rank | #19304 of 50,301 | #2330 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 369 | 412 |
| Enrollment | 369 | 412 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.5% | 24.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 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 58.4).
- •Somerset Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 57%).
- •Somerset Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 47%).
- •Somerset Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.8% vs 64.5%).
- •Moreland Art/Health Science Magnet does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 12.9).
- •Somerset Elementary is the larger school with 412 students compared with 369.
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 Moreland Art/Health Science Magnet better than Somerset Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Somerset Elementary ranks higher (85.3 vs 58.4 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 Moreland Art/Health Science Magnet and Somerset Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between West Saint Paul and Mendota Heights in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Moreland Art/Health Science Magnet: 369. Somerset Elementary: 412. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Moreland Art/Health Science Magnet and Somerset Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Moreland Art/Health Science Magnet is 628th of 923 and Somerset Elementary is 51st of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).