D
Needs Improvement
45/100

Garlough Environmental Magnet

📚 K – 04 🏫 Elementary
📍 1740 CHARLTON ST, West Saint Paul, MN 55118
Overall
D
45/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 42% · Math 42% proficient · 18th percentile in Minnesota
Resources
C+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Minnesota schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

45
Repit Score
out of 100
394
Students
enrolled
97.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$21K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%18/100reading 19th percentile, math 18th percentile among Minnesota elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%69/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 39% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Minnesota schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −26 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Minnesota. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency42% (−11 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency42% (−5 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Minnesota state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White75%75%reading +5 pts, math +1 pts69th percentile (list)
Black50%30%reading +14 pts, math -4 pts64th percentile (list)
Hispanic12%22%reading -23 pts, math -12 pts5th percentile (list)
Low-income27%32%reading -12 pts, math -8 pts18th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1740 CHARLTON ST
City West Saint Paul
ZIP Code 55118
District 2742270
NCES School ID 274227001773
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 55118

Understanding the community around Garlough Environmental Magnet helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $82,969
Per Capita Income $51,266
Poverty Rate 4.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 41.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 45.2%
High School or Higher 94.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $309,200
Median Rent $1,229
Owner-Occupied 69.2%
Renter-Occupied 30.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Garlough Environmental Magnet.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.2%
Female 51.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 40.6%
White 36.8%
Black 13.5%
Two or More Races 7.6%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian 0.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 394
Teachers (FTE) 4.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 97.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Garlough Environmental Magnet?
Garlough Environmental Magnet has a Repit School Score of 45 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Garlough Environmental Magnet?
Garlough Environmental Magnet has 394 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 97.8:1.
What grades does Garlough Environmental Magnet serve?
Garlough Environmental Magnet serves grades K – 04 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Garlough Environmental Magnet receive per student?
Garlough Environmental Magnet receives $20,582 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Garlough Environmental Magnet in 55118 ▼
Avg Home Value
$372,761
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,468
1-Year Change
+5.2%
% Renters
30.8%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026