How do these schools compare?
| Metric | FRIENDLY HILLS MIDDLE | HERITAGE E-STEM MAGNET SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| Location | MENDOTA HEIGHTS, MN | WEST SAINT PAUL, MN |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 785 | 761 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.9:1 | 13.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 35.9% | 39.7% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | FRIENDLY HILLS MIDDLE | HERITAGE E-STEM MAGNET SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $20,582 | $20,582 |
| District | West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan | West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | FRIENDLY HILLS MIDDLE | HERITAGE E-STEM MAGNET SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| White | 49.4% | 43.6% |
| African American | 12.7% | 12.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24.5% | 33.5% |
| Asian | 3.9% | 1.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 8.5% | 6.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | FRIENDLY HILLS MIDDLE | HERITAGE E-STEM MAGNET SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 261.7:1 | 253.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 26.5% | 26.9% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 29 | 9 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.