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.
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