Top Rankings
New London-Spicer School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,548 students in New London-Spicer School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in New London-Spicer School District have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,717 Schools
# Students
1,548 Students
870,506 Students
# Teachers
105 Teachers
54,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
New London-Spicer School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 527 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#42 out of 527 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
41%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.58
# American Indian Students
5 Students
15,500 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
7 Students
60,856 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
127 Students
94,935 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
11%
# Black Students
5 Students
101,896 Students
% Black Students
n/a
12%
# White Students
1,386 Students
542,289 Students
% White Students
90%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
17 Students
54,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
22
23,824
# Students in K Grade:
109
61,392
# Students in 1st Grade:
127
62,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
112
61,018
# Students in 3rd Grade:
112
62,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
107
62,448
# Students in 5th Grade:
110
62,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
123
62,476
# Students in 7th Grade:
123
64,303
# Students in 8th Grade:
120
65,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
127
69,277
# Students in 10th Grade:
124
70,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
118
68,487
# Students in 12th Grade:
114
73,241
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,264 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,414 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$22 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,264
$17,860
Spending / Student
$14,414
$18,586
Best New London-Spicer School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prairie Woods Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17435 County Road 9 Ne
New London, MN 56273
(320) 354-2252
New London, MN 56273
(320) 354-2252
Grades: PK-4
| 567 students
Rank: #22.
New London-spicer Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 4th Ave Sw
New London, MN 56273
(320) 354-2252
New London, MN 56273
(320) 354-2252
Grades: 5-8
| 476 students
Rank: #33.
New London-spicer Senior
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 4th Ave Sw
New London, MN 56273
(320) 354-2252
New London, MN 56273
(320) 354-2252
Grades: 9-12
| 465 students
Rank: n/an/a
New London Alternative School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
101 4th Avenue Sw
New London, MN 56273
(320) 354-2252
New London, MN 56273
(320) 354-2252
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
Rank: n/an/a
Prairie Meadows Learning Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
650 Agnes St
New London, MN 56273
(320) 796-2443
New London, MN 56273
(320) 796-2443
Grades: PK
| 22 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to New London-Spicer School District?
New London-Spicer School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,548 students.
What is the rank of New London-Spicer School District?
New London-Spicer School District is ranked #39 out of 527 school districts in Minnesota (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in New London-Spicer School District?
90% of New London-Spicer School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of New London-Spicer School District?
New London-Spicer School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is New London-Spicer School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,414 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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