Is New Century School a good school?

New Century School ranks in the bottom 13.6% of Minnesota elementary schools.

How many students attend New Century School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 349 students attended New Century School.

What is the racial makeup of New Century School?

Students at New Century School are 99% African American.

New Century School

Summary:

New Century School is an elementary public charter school located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, serving 349 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school has a unique racial makeup, with 99.43% of its students being African American in the 2022-2023 school year, in stark contrast to the more diverse student bodies of nearby schools.

Despite its low student-teacher ratio, New Century School has consistently underperformed academically, with only 24.83% of all grades proficient or better in Math and 26.85% in Reading, well below the state averages of 45.47% and 49.85%, respectively. The school has ranked in the bottom quartile of Minnesota elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. This persistent underperformance is concerning, especially given the high percentage of students (83.64% to 98.94%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges faced by the student population.

When compared to nearby schools like Hamline Elementary School, Midway Star Academy, and The Journey School, New Century School stands out as an outlier in terms of its racial composition, academic performance, and overall ranking. This suggests that the school may be facing unique challenges that are not shared by the surrounding educational institutions within the Saint Paul Public Schools and other nearby districts.

Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-5

1380 Energy Lane
Saint Paul, MN 55108-8888

(651) 478-4535

District: New Century School

SchoolDigger Rank:
761^st of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,325

Student/teacher ratio: 10.4

Number of students: 349

Racial breakdown:

African American:

99.4%

White:

0.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 96%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details New Century School ranks worse than 86.4% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.58. (See more...)

Compare Details New Century School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.36. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (99.4%), White (0.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 96% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at New Century School is 10.4. (See more...)

Compare New Century School employs 33.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at New Century School is $12,325.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

New Century School:

SchoolDigger ranks New Century School 761^st of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See New Century School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Military Connected students:

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African American students:

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SchoolDigger ranks New Century School 403^rd of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at New Century School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2019	27.77	677^th	870	22.2%
2021	51.66	494^th	869	43.2%
2022	16.90	725^th	858	15.5%
2023	12.14	743^rd	845	12.1%
2024	14.58	761^st	881	13.6%

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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at New Century School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	80.76	19^th	242	92.1%
2019	84.98	12^th	239	95.0%
2021	98.65	1^st	175	99.4%
2022	62.59	60^th	256	76.6%
2023	46.12	132^nd	276	52.2%
2024	50.96	117^th	303	61.4%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at New Century School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	33.40	553^rd	728	24.0%
2019	51.46	382^nd	740	48.4%
2021	83.15	57^th	683	91.7%
2022	41.89	407^th	663	38.6%
2023	24.80	619^th	774	20.0%
2024	28.27	615^th	793	22.4%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at New Century School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	24.76	638^th	774	17.6%
2019	38.49	557^th	787	29.2%
2021	51.26	443^rd	783	43.4%
2022	17.38	670^th	799	16.1%
2023	12.51	692^nd	787	12.1%
2024	14.31	704^th	809	13.0%

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Rank History for elementary school Military Connected students at New Century School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2019	48.99	1^st	1	0.0%
2022	23.40	1^st	1	0.0%
2023	15.87	2^nd	2	0.0%
2024	19.10	2^nd	2	0.0%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at New Century School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	7.22	721^st	779	7.4%
2019	19.50	677^th	798	15.2%
2021	46.97	489^th	784	37.6%
2022	17.75	688^th	808	14.9%
2023	12.48	708^th	799	11.4%
2024	16.63	704^th	826	14.8%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at New Century School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	55.65	118^th	266	55.6%
2019	67.87	76^th	283	73.1%
2021	91.03	7^th	227	96.9%
2022	50.04	131^st	282	53.5%
2023	39.22	167^th	279	40.1%
2024	45.50	163^rd	310	47.4%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at New Century School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2019	22.00	429^th	533	19.5%
2021	57.58	206^th	521	60.5%
2022	17.36	442^nd	520	15.0%

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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at New Century School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2019	87.35	4^th	120	96.7%
2021	97.24	1^st	102	99.0%
2022	58.91	27^th	130	79.2%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at New Century School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2019	39.69	279^th	415	32.8%
2021	80.75	27^th	399	93.2%
2022	40.10	250^th	404	38.1%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at New Century School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2019	22.21	369^th	439	15.9%
2021	58.28	159^th	443	64.1%
2022	24.65	368^th	467	21.2%

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Rank History for middle school Military Connected students at New Century School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	44.44	2^nd	2	0.0%
2022	15.87	2^nd	2	0.0%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at New Century School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	50.28	218^th	437	50.1%
2022	10.43	442^nd	476	7.1%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at New Century School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2019	54.45	65^th	148	56.1%
2021	83.72	14^th	141	90.1%
2022	44.21	86^th	162	46.9%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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by a parent
Wednesday, November 24, 2021

My children graduated with honors. Their STEM based curriculum is great and challenging. Engineering competitions where fun filled. I’m glad my son and his team won state championship for building machines. Close Quote

Enrollment information for New Century School

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Year	White	African American	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Total
2017	0	115	0	0	115
2018	0	193	0	0	193
2019	0	293	1	0	294
2020	0	331	0	2	333
2021	0	375	0	2	377
2022	2	438	0	0	440
2023	2	347	0	0	349

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at New Century School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	115	8.0	14.3	97.4
2018	193	11.0	17.5	100
2019	294	16.0	18.3	99.7
2020	333	16.6	20.0	99.7
2021	377	23.0	16.3	98.9
2022	440	31.7	13.8	83.6
2023	349	33.2	10.4	96

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio New Century School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	115	8.0	14.3	97.4
2018	193	11.0	17.5	100
2019	294	16.0	18.3	99.7
2020	333	16.6	20.0	99.7
2021	377	23.0	16.3	98.9
2022	440	31.7	13.8	83.6
2023	349	33.2	10.4	96

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for New Century School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$12,325

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on New Century School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 677^th of 870 Elementary schools	Ranks 743^rd of 845 Elementary schools	10.1%
Ranks 429^th of 533 Middle schools	Ranks 442^nd of 520 Middle schools	4.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (New Century School)	57.6	11.5	46%
3rd Grade Math (New Century School)	57.6	11.5	46%
3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)	65.6	59.1	6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (New Century School)	36.4	22.6	13.7%
3rd Grade Reading (New Century School)	36.4	22.6	13.7%
3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)	54.6	47.4	7.2%
4th Grade Math (New Century School)	45.2	25	20.2%
4th Grade Math (New Century School)	45.2	25	20.2%
4th Grade Math (Minnesota)	63.9	57.1	6.8%
4th Grade Reading (New Century School)	33.3	35.4	2.1%
4th Grade Reading (New Century School)	33.3	35.4	2.1%
4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	55.4	48.4	7.1%
5th Grade Math (New Century School)	40.7	12.5	28.2%
5th Grade Math (New Century School)	40.7	12.5	28.2%
5th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52	44.4	7.6%
5th Grade Reading (New Century School)	33.3	37.5	4.2%
5th Grade Reading (New Century School)	33.3	37.5	4.2%
5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	65.8	58.7	7%
5th Grade Science (New Century School)	59.3	12.5	46.8%
5th Grade Science (New Century School)	59.3	12.5	46.8%
5th Grade Science (Minnesota)	54.9	48.4	6.5%
6th Grade Math (New Century School)	46.2	15.4	30.8%
6th Grade Math (New Century School)	46.2	15.4	30.8%
6th Grade Math (Minnesota)	50.5	39.3	11.2%
6th Grade Reading (New Century School)	34.6	43.6	9%
6th Grade Reading (New Century School)	34.6	43.6	9%
6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	62.8	54.4	8.4%
7th Grade Math (New Century School)	28.6	17	11.6%
7th Grade Math (New Century School)	28.6	17	11.6%
7th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52.1	37.6	14.5%
7th Grade Reading (New Century School)	23.8	19.2	4.7%
7th Grade Reading (New Century School)	23.8	19.2	4.7%
7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	57.5	45.5	12%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	294	349	18.7%
African American	293	347	18.4%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	0
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	2
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	99.7%	96%	3.7%

Schools Near New Century School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)							MCA-III Reading (2024)							MCA-III Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 3rd Grade	MCA-III Math 4th Grade	MCA-III Math 5th Grade	MCA-III Math 6th Grade	MCA-III Math 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 3rd Grade	MCA-III Reading 4th Grade	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	MCA-III Reading 7th Grade	MCA-III Reading 8th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 5th Grade	MCA-III Science 8th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
New Century School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	1380 Energy Lane	Saint Paul	55108	Ramsey County	New Century School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 478-4535	349	33	10.4	96.0%	2 (0.6%)	347 (99.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14.6	761^st of 881 public elementary schools	13.6%		12.1	743^rd of 845 public elementary schools	12.1%	18	27.8	29.6	14.6				24.8	22.2	24.1	36.6				26.9	30.0		30.0	$12,325
Minnesota Connections Academy K-6	Public, Virtual, Charter	K-6	1350 Energy Lane	Saint Paul	55108	Ramsey County	Minnesota Transitions Charter School	Yes	No	Yes	No	(651) 523-0888	990	28	35.5	65.9%	588 (59.4%)	130 (13.1%)	90 (9.1%)	30 (3.0%)	31 (3.1%)	2 (0.2%)	119 (12.0%)	26.1	680^th of 881 public elementary schools	22.8%		23.6	670^th of 845 public elementary schools	20.7%	10	36.2	22.2	10.7	23.4			22.2	41.3	33.6	35.1	50.6			41.3	26.8		26.8
Great River Elementary School	Public, Charter	1-6	1326 Energy Park Dr	Saint Paul	55108	Ramsey County	Great River School	Yes	No	No	No	(651) 305-2780	384	16	23.8	17.4%	289 (75.3%)	9 (2.3%)	26 (6.8%)	18 (4.7%)	5 (1.3%)	3 (0.8%)	34 (8.9%)	62.2	351^st of 881 public elementary schools	60.2%		60.7	361^st of 845 public elementary schools	57.3%	10	32.3	54.1	36.1	33.9			39.0	45.0	64.5	82.3	71.4			66.0	57.4		57.4	$5,108
Hmong College Prep Academy Elementary School	Public, Charter	K-5	1515 Brewster Street	Saint Paul	55108	Ramsey County	Hmong College Prep Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 209-8002	1,031	101	10.1	85.8%	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.5%)	11 (1.1%)	997 (96.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (1.7%)	7.4	814^th of 881 public elementary schools	7.6%		4.9	802^nd of 845 public elementary schools	5.1%	12	28.5	23.8	9.7				19.9	13.3	18.7	25.4				19.6	11.0		11.0	$10,908
Hamline Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1599 Englewood Ave	Saint Paul	55104	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(651) 293-8715	303	26	11.4	84.2%	63 (20.8%)	139 (45.9%)	22 (7.3%)	35 (11.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (14.5%)	4.8	843^rd of 881 public elementary schools	4.3%		5.3	800^th of 845 public elementary schools	5.3%	43	10.3	15.4	2.2				8.9	10.0	24.4	13.3				15.9	11.6		11.6	$17,968
Midway Star Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	1091 Snelling Avenue North	Saint Paul	55108	Ramsey County	Midway Star Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 642-0667	416	23	17.7	95.4%	0 (0.0%)	414 (99.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	19.5	726^th of 881 public elementary schools	17.6%		28.5	633^rd of 845 public elementary schools	25.1%	93	42.6	38.5	6.3	15.2	28.6	15.6	25.1	18.8	26.9	21.2	54.6	61.9	25.0	32.1	18.8	3.2	11.1	$17,098
The Journey School	Public, Charter	K-6	775 Lexington Parkway N	Saint Paul	55104	Ramsey County	The Journey School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(612) 389-1579	122	8	14.6	83.6%	1 (0.8%)	79 (64.8%)	20 (16.4%)	4 (3.3%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (13.9%)	6.5	821^st of 881 public elementary schools	6.8%		3.8	814^th of 845 public elementary schools	3.7%	7	15.8	5.6	0.0				6.9	26.3	22.2	21.4				20.7	7.1		7.1
Twin Cities German Immersion Charter	Public, Charter	K-8	1031 Como Avenue	Saint Paul	55103	Ramsey County	Twin Cities German Immersion Charter	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 492-7106	615	49	12.4	10.1%	519 (84.4%)	20 (3.3%)	27 (4.4%)	11 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (6.2%)	70.5	249^th of 881 public elementary schools	71.7%		69.5	257^th of 845 public elementary schools	69.6%	8	53.7	61.0	34.9	43.1	54.0	56.6	50.3	56.7	62.7	68.2	69.0	86.2	67.9	68.5	71.2	52.8	63.0	$11,805
Chelsea Heights Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1557 Huron St	Saint Paul	55108	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(651) 293-8790	326	22	15.1	42.3%	171 (52.5%)	56 (17.2%)	28 (8.6%)	30 (9.2%)	5 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (11.0%)	56	426^th of 881 public elementary schools	51.6%		46	520^th of 845 public elementary schools	38.5%	94	59.3	39.0	46.2				49.3	54.4	45.2	62.8				54.7	40.0		40.0	$14,359
Sejong Academy Lower School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-6	1885 University Ave. W	Saint Paul	55104	Ramsey County	Sejong Academy of Minnesota	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 301-8722	240	27	8.9	90.4%	6 (2.5%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	219 (91.3%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.6%)	24.9	690^th of 881 public elementary schools	21.7%		11.2	751^st of 845 public elementary schools	11.1%	61	52.2	37.8	4.0	41.7			33.9	26.1	18.9	36.0	50.0			31.2	12.0		12.0	$14,569

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