Serving 136 students in grades Kindergarten-8, New City School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-79% (which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-69% (which was approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 33% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
136 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)70-79%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)60-69%
60%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
11%
12%
Black
11%
12%
White
67%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% MN state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average).
How many students attend New City School?
136 students attend New City School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of New City School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New City School?
New City School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does New City School offer ?
New City School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is New City School part of?
New City School is part of New City School District.
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