New Century School Secondary

Summary:

New Century School Secondary is a public charter secondary school located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, serving grades 6-11 with a total enrollment of 165 students, the vast majority of whom (99.39%) are African American.

The school's academic performance, as measured by MCA-III test scores, is significantly lower than the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in Math ranged from 7.69% to 27.27%, compared to the state average of 34.99% to 45.47%. Similarly, in Reading, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 23.08% to 41.86%, compared to the state average of 44.58% to 54.54%. This is in stark contrast to nearby schools like White Bear North Campus Senior, which has significantly higher proficiency rates in Reading and Science, even though it serves a more diverse student population. Additionally, New Century School Secondary has an extremely high rate of free and reduced lunch recipients, at 98.18% in the 2022-2023 school year, indicating that the school serves a predominantly low-income student population.

The combination of a high-poverty student population, low academic performance, and lack of racial diversity in the student body may indicate significant challenges faced by New Century School Secondary. These challenges could be related to factors such as resource availability, teacher quality, and the overall educational environment. However, there may be opportunities for targeted interventions and support to help improve student outcomes, such as professional development for teachers, implementation of evidence-based instructional strategies, and increased engagement with the local Hope Community Academy community to address the unique needs of the student population.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative 6-11

1380 Energy Lane
Saint Paul, MN 55108-8888

(651) 478-4535

District: New Century School

Student/teacher ratio: 28.7

Number of students: 230

Racial breakdown:

African American:

97.4%

White:

1.7%

Hispanic:

0.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 97.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details New Century School Secondary ranks worse than 84.2% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.21. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks New Century School Secondary 459^th of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See New Century School Secondary in the ranking list.)

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New Century School:

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

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Rank History for all students at New Century School Secondary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	19.21	459^th	545	15.8%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at New Century School Secondary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	60.08	31^st	158	80.4%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	32.73	338^th	473	28.5%

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Rank History for Female students at New Century School Secondary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	14.45	423^rd	474	10.8%

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Rank History for Military Connected students at New Century School Secondary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	19.56	2^nd	2	0.0%

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Rank History for Male students at New Century School Secondary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	23.28	390^th	479	18.6%

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Rank History for African American students at New Century School Secondary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	45.20	100^th	179	44.1%

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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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Enrollment information for New Century School Secondary

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	Total
2022	0	0	0	0
2023	0	164	1	165
2024	4	224	2	230

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 Secondary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	165	0.0	n/a	98.2
2024	230	8.0	28.7	97.4

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 Secondary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	165	0.0	n/a	98.2
2024	230	8.0	28.7	97.4

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.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 4th Grade	MCA-III Math 6th Grade	MCA-III Math 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math 11th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 4th Grade	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	MCA-III Reading 7th Grade	MCA-III Reading 8th Grade	MCA-III Reading 10th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 8th Grade	MCA-III Science End of Course	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
New Century School Secondary	Public, Charter, Alternative	6-11	1380 Energy Lane	Saint Paul	55108	Ramsey County	New Century School	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(651) 478-4535	230	8	28.7	97.4%	4 (1.7%)	224 (97.4%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)		11.6	7.7	20.5	27.3	13.8		41.9	23.1	35.9	38.7	33.9	5.1	16.1	10.0
Metro Deaf School	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1125 Energy Park Drive	Saint Paul	55108	Ramsey County	Metro Deaf School	Yes	No	No	No	(651) 224-3995	141	30	4.7	61.0%	54 (38.3%)	44 (31.2%)	20 (14.2%)	17 (12.1%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.5%)								(n/a)			9.1	33.3	10.0	15.9			0.0	46.7		20.0	40.0		33.3	$72,094
Rivereast Program	Public, Alternative	K-12	1055 Mackubin	Saint Paul	55117	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(651) 744-2567	51	10	5.1	84.3%	10 (19.6%)	28 (54.9%)	2 (3.9%)	2 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (17.6%)								(n/a)						0.0						3.1			0.0	$5,237
Anna Westin House	Public, Alternative	4-12	2230 Como Ave W	Saint Paul	55108	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(651) 645-5323	11	0		72.7%	7 (63.6%)	2 (18.2%)	1 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (9.1%)								(n/a)																$13,873
Fairview Program	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1910 County Road B	Roseville	55113	Ramsey County	Roseville Public School District	No	No	No	No	(651) 635-1608	153	8	18.5	46.4%	53 (34.6%)	25 (16.3%)	18 (11.8%)	40 (26.1%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (10.5%)								(n/a)																$28,709
Home/Hospital Instruction	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	345 Smith Ave N	Saint Paul	55102	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(651) 226-9625	7	0			3 (42.9%)	2 (28.6%)	1 (14.3%)	1 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																$13,955
United Hospital Adolescent Program	Public, Alternative	1-12	333 Smith Ave N	Saint Paul	55102	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(651) 241-5269	7	1	8.4		4 (57.1%)	2 (28.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																$33,776
Ronald McDonald House	Public, Alternative	K-12	818 Fulton St SE	Minneapolis	55414	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	No	(612) 331-5752	8	0			3 (37.5%)	2 (25.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (37.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																$10,644
Bridge View Special Education	Public, Alternative	K-12	350 Colborne St	Saint Paul	55102	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(651) 293-8640	112	20	5.5	82.1%	17 (15.2%)	40 (35.7%)	8 (7.1%)	39 (34.8%)	2 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.4%)								(n/a)	20.0			10.0		16.4	0.0			30.0	20.0	10.0	30.0		18.5	$43,489
Juvenile Service Center	Public, Alternative	2-12	25 7th St W	Saint Paul	55102	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(651) 266-5245	17	0	4.8	82.4%	1 (5.9%)	15 (88.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																$60,831

Frequently Asked Questions about New Century School Secondary

What is the racial makeup of New Century School Secondary?

Students at New Century School Secondary are 97% African American, 2% White.

How many students attend New Century School Secondary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 230 students attended New Century School Secondary.

What district is New Century School Secondary in?

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