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Benjamin E Mays Magnet vs. Capitol Hill Magnet/rondo

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School Overview

School
Benjamin E Mays Magnet
560 Concordia Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55103
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Capitol Hill Magnet/rondo
560 Concordia Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55103
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
n/a

Capitol Hill Magnet/rondo ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 353 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Benjamin E Mays Magnet ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,065 students in grades 1-8, Capitol Hill Magnet/rondo ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
1-8
Total Students
353 students
1,065 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Benjamin E Mays Magnet over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Capitol Hill Magnet/rondo over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Benjamin E Mays Magnet.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Capitol Hill Magnet/rondo.
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
53 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Benjamin E Mays Magnet over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Capitol Hill Magnet/rondo over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Benjamin E Mays Magnet with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Saint Paul Public Schools and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Capitol Hill Magnet/rondo with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Saint Paul Public Schools and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1578 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
#200 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Benjamin E Mays Magnet, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Capitol Hill Magnet/rondo, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in MN)
61%
(Top 20% in MN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Benjamin E Mays Magnet who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Saint Paul Public Schools and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Capitol Hill Magnet/rondo who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Saint Paul Public Schools and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
68%
(Top 10% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Benjamin E Mays Magnet who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Saint Paul Public Schools and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Capitol Hill Magnet/rondo who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Saint Paul Public Schools and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
47%
(Top 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Benjamin E Mays Magnet who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Saint Paul Public Schools and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Capitol Hill Magnet/rondo who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Saint Paul Public Schools and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Benjamin E Mays Magnet by grade.
This chart displays the students of Capitol Hill Magnet/rondo by grade.
Pre-K Students
5
-
Kindergarten Students
61
-
Grade 1 Students
59
74
Grade 2 Students
48
83
Grade 3 Students
61
130
Grade 4 Students
49
163
Grade 5 Students
70
116
Grade 6 Students
-
169
Grade 7 Students
-
170
Grade 8 Students
-
160

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Benjamin E Mays Magnet, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Saint Paul Public Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Capitol Hill Magnet/rondo, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Saint Paul Public Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Asian
8%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Benjamin E Mays Magnet, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Saint Paul Public Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Capitol Hill Magnet/rondo, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Saint Paul Public Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
8%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Benjamin E Mays Magnet, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Saint Paul Public Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Capitol Hill Magnet/rondo, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Saint Paul Public Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
63%
22%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Benjamin E Mays Magnet, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Saint Paul Public Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Capitol Hill Magnet/rondo, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Saint Paul Public Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
6%
41%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Benjamin E Mays Magnet, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Saint Paul Public Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Capitol Hill Magnet/rondo, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Saint Paul Public Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Benjamin E Mays Magnet, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Saint Paul Public Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Capitol Hill Magnet/rondo, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Saint Paul Public Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.57
0.74
This chart showcases the diversity score of Benjamin E Mays Magnet, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Saint Paul Public Schools and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Capitol Hill Magnet/rondo, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Saint Paul Public Schools and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
37%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Benjamin E Mays Magnet, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Saint Paul Public Schools and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Capitol Hill Magnet/rondo, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Saint Paul Public Schools and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Benjamin E Mays Magnet, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Saint Paul Public Schools and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Capitol Hill Magnet/rondo, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Saint Paul Public Schools and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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