For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 753 students in New Century School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in New Century School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
753 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
53 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
New Century School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 520 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#443 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
41%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.03
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
1%
12%
% Black
98%
12%
% White
1%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $8,450 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has declined by 49% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $7,932 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has declined by 49% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$8,450
$17,854
Spending / Student
$7,932
$18,580
Best New Century School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Century School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1380 Energy Lane, Ste 108
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 478-4535
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 478-4535
Gr: PK-5 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Compass Academy
Charter School
10640 Lyndale Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 245-0865
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 245-0865
Gr: PK-5 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: n/an/a
Ncs Online Program
Charter School
1380 Energy Lane, Ste 108
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 478-4535
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 478-4535
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
New Century School Secondary
Charter School
1380 Energy Lane, Ste 108
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 478-4535
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 478-4535
Gr: 6-11 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to New Century School District?
New Century School District manages 4 public schools serving 753 students.
What is the rank of New Century School District?
New Century School District is ranked #466 out of 520 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in New Century School District?
98% of New Century School District students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of New Century School District?
New Century School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is New Century School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $7,932 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has declined by 49% over four school years.
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