Is New London-Spicer Middle a good school?

New London-Spicer Middle ranks 85 th of 545 Minnesota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend New London-Spicer Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 462 students attended New London-Spicer Middle.

What is the racial makeup of New London-Spicer Middle?

Students at New London-Spicer Middle are 90% White, 7% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of New London-Spicer Middle attend?

Students who attend New London-Spicer Middle usually go on to attend New London-Spicer Senior

New London-Spicer Middle

Summary:

New London-Spicer Middle is a public middle school serving grades 5-8 in the New London-Spicer School District, with a student population of 476 located in New London, Minnesota. This high-performing school consistently outranks the state average in academic proficiency and provides equitable educational opportunities for diverse student subgroups.

New London-Spicer Middle's academic excellence is evident in its strong performance on MCA-III assessments, where the school's proficiency rates in Math, Reading, and Science exceed the state averages across all grade levels. The school also stands out for its exceptional outcomes for various student subgroups, ranking in the top quartile of Minnesota middle schools for female students, male students, white students, special education students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. In contrast, nearby schools like Willmar Middle School and the Middle School Alternative Learning Center serve more diverse student populations with higher percentages of students from low-income families.

Despite its relatively homogeneous racial composition, with a student body that is 88-91% white, New London-Spicer Middle has demonstrated a commitment to equity and inclusion, providing high-quality educational opportunities for all students. This suggests the school may have valuable insights and best practices to share with nearby institutions, such as Acgc Elementary Grades 5 And 6, which serves a more diverse student population. By fostering collaboration and learning across schools, the New London-Spicer community can continue to drive educational excellence and ensure all students have access to the resources and support they need to succeed.

Detail:

Public 5-8

101 4th Ave SW
New London, MN 56273-8888

(320) 354-2252

District: New London-Spicer School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
85^th of 545 Minnesota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,548

Students who attend New London-Spicer Middle usually attend:

High:

New London-Spicer Senior

Feeder schools for New London-Spicer Middle:

Elementary:

Prairie Woods Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 13.4

Number of students: 462

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.8%

Hispanic:

6.9%

Two or more races:

1.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 25.8%

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Compare Details New London-Spicer Middle ranks better than 84.4% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.4. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.8%), Hispanic (6.9%), two or more races (1.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 25.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at New London-Spicer Middle is 13.4. (See more...)

Compare New London-Spicer Middle employs 34.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at New London-Spicer Middle is $10,548.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

New London-Spicer Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks New London-Spicer Middle 85^th of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See New London-Spicer Middle in the ranking list.)

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New London-Spicer School District:

SchoolDigger ranks New London-Spicer School District 57^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at New London-Spicer Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2004	79.65	65^th	387	83.2%
2005	68.40	133^rd	396	66.4%
2006	62.29	169^th	406	58.4%
2007	69.53	112^th	403	72.2%
2008	68.70	121^st	409	70.4%
2009	65.80	74^th	230	67.8%
2010	70.15	115^th	454	74.7%
2011	62.23	173^rd	478	63.8%
2012	61.14	197^th	469	58.0%
2013	56.06	217^th	488	55.5%
2014	64.65	173^rd	490	64.7%
2015	65.20	171^st	516	66.9%
2016	63.50	185^th	508	63.6%
2017	75.11	109^th	523	79.2%
2018	75.11	96^th	518	81.5%
2019	81.25	65^th	533	87.8%
2021	76.69	92^nd	521	82.3%
2022	82.83	50^th	520	90.4%
2023	84.90	46^th	529	91.3%
2024	78.40	85^th	545	84.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at New London-Spicer Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	53.26	111^th	253	56.1%
2019	82.41	26^th	282	90.8%
2021	51.29	110^th	260	57.7%
2022	76.07	36^th	288	87.5%
2023	78.05	32^nd	298	89.3%
2024	65.92	75^th	307	75.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at New London-Spicer Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	71.68	87^th	401	78.3%
2019	80.63	40^th	415	90.4%
2021	74.72	46^th	399	88.5%
2022	68.63	85^th	404	79.0%
2023	76.94	59^th	459	87.1%
2024	67.09	118^th	473	75.1%

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Rank History for Female students at New London-Spicer Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	74.06	91^st	436	79.1%
2019	79.05	64^th	439	85.4%
2021	68.07	106^th	443	76.1%
2022	78.93	61^st	467	86.9%
2023	78.26	71^st	455	84.4%
2024	76.79	80^th	474	83.1%

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Rank History for Male students at New London-Spicer Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	72.35	96^th	438	78.1%
2019	79.10	70^th	454	84.6%
2021	78.95	65^th	437	85.1%
2022	81.72	52^nd	476	89.1%
2023	84.73	45^th	464	90.3%
2024	73.36	97^th	479	79.7%

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Rank History for White students at New London-Spicer Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	62.09	151^st	428	64.7%
2019	69.88	98^th	428	77.1%
2021	66.98	110^th	422	73.9%
2022	72.86	80^th	438	81.7%
2023	74.44	71^st	436	83.7%
2024	64.37	123^rd	440	72.0%

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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 London-Spicer Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1994	584	6	4	3	3	n/a	n/a	600
1995	579	4	5	1	3	n/a	n/a	592
1996	579	4	5	1	3	n/a	n/a	592
1997	567	2	5	1	2	n/a	n/a	577
1998	558	3	3	0	4	n/a	n/a	568
1999	564	3	3	1	2	n/a	n/a	573
2000	569	3	3	0	4	n/a	n/a	579
2001	558	3	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	563
2002	553	2	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	556
2003	553	2	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	556
2004	550	1	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	553
2005	523	0	0	1	3	n/a	n/a	527
2006	504	1	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	509
2007	465	3	0	9	1	n/a	n/a	478
2008	459	2	0	11	1	n/a	n/a	473
2009	401	6	2	11	1	n/a	n/a	421
2010	394	9	2	15	1	n/a	n/a	421
2011	372	7	0	21	1	0	4	405
2012	381	6	0	25	2	0	6	420
2013	389	4	0	22	3	0	2	420
2014	388	2	0	25	3	0	5	423
2015	416	0	0	26	3	1	4	450
2016	421	0	0	28	2	1	3	455
2017	435	1	0	32	1	2	2	473
2018	450	0	1	31	0	1	0	483
2019	458	0	1	43	0	1	1	504
2020	457	1	1	43	2	0	1	505
2021	442	1	1	37	0	0	4	485
2022	431	2	3	38	3	0	8	485
2023	424	1	3	39	2	0	7	476
2024	415	1	3	32	2	0	9	462

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 London-Spicer Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	600	27.8	21.6	21.3
1995	592	34.6	17.1	21.3
1996	592	34.6	17.1	21.3
1997	577	28.1	20.5	13.2
1998	568	n/a	0.0	15
1999	573	39.3	14.6	15.7
2000	579	35.5	16.3	23
2001	563	37.1	15.2	21.3
2002	556	35.0	15.9	22.3
2003	556	35.0	15.9	22.3
2004	553	32.9	16.8	19.7
2005	527	34.0	15.5	23.7
2006	509	33.6	15.1	20.8
2007	478	34.0	14.1	28.2
2008	473	32.3	14.6	22.6
2009	421	29.3	14.4	22.8
2010	421	28.8	14.5	28.7
2011	405	30.3	13.3	29.6
2012	420	28.9	14.5	31
2013	420	29.1	14.4	30.7
2014	423	28.1	15.0	27.7
2015	450	29.0	15.5	30.2
2016	455	29.0	15.6	27.9
2017	473	29.3	16.1	27.3
2018	483	28.9	16.7	24.8
2019	504	30.5	16.4	26.2
2020	505	32.9	15.3	24
2021	485	33.4	14.5	22.1
2022	485	29.5	16.3	17.1
2023	476	31.9	14.8	28.2
2024	462	34.3	13.4	25.8

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 London-Spicer Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	600	27.8	21.6	21.3
1995	592	34.6	17.1	21.3
1996	592	34.6	17.1	21.3
1997	577	28.1	20.5	13.2
1998	568	n/a	0.0	15
1999	573	39.3	14.6	15.7
2000	579	35.5	16.3	23
2001	563	37.1	15.2	21.3
2002	556	35.0	15.9	22.3
2003	556	35.0	15.9	22.3
2004	553	32.9	16.8	19.7
2005	527	34.0	15.5	23.7
2006	509	33.6	15.1	20.8
2007	478	34.0	14.1	28.2
2008	473	32.3	14.6	22.6
2009	421	29.3	14.4	22.8
2010	421	28.8	14.5	28.7
2011	405	30.3	13.3	29.6
2012	420	28.9	14.5	31
2013	420	29.1	14.4	30.7
2014	423	28.1	15.0	27.7
2015	450	29.0	15.5	30.2
2016	455	29.0	15.6	27.9
2017	473	29.3	16.1	27.3
2018	483	28.9	16.7	24.8
2019	504	30.5	16.4	26.2
2020	505	32.9	15.3	24
2021	485	33.4	14.5	22.1
2022	485	29.5	16.3	17.1
2023	476	31.9	14.8	28.2
2024	462	34.3	13.4	25.8

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 London-Spicer Middle

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$10,548

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on New London-Spicer Middle

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 65^th of 533 Middle schools	Ranks 46^th of 529 Middle schools	3.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade Math (New London-Spicer Middle)	53	44.3	8.7%
5th Grade Math (New London-Spicer School District)	53	44.3	8.7%
5th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52	44.4	7.6%
5th Grade Reading (New London-Spicer Middle)	74.6	67	7.6%
5th Grade Reading (New London-Spicer School District)	74.6	67	7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	65.8	58.7	7%
5th Grade Science (New London-Spicer Middle)	67.9	58.7	9.3%
5th Grade Science (New London-Spicer School District)	67.9	58.7	9.3%
5th Grade Science (Minnesota)	54.9	48.4	6.5%
6th Grade Math (New London-Spicer Middle)	66.7	54.1	12.6%
6th Grade Math (New London-Spicer School District)	66.7	54.1	12.6%
6th Grade Math (Minnesota)	50.5	39.7	10.8%
6th Grade Reading (New London-Spicer Middle)	79.8	63.6	16.2%
6th Grade Reading (New London-Spicer School District)	79.8	63.6	16.2%
6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	62.8	53.4	9.4%
7th Grade Math (New London-Spicer Middle)	59	58.3	0.7%
7th Grade Math (New London-Spicer School District)	59	58.3	0.7%
7th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52.1	39.7	12.4%
7th Grade Reading (New London-Spicer Middle)	70.7	63.3	7.4%
7th Grade Reading (New London-Spicer School District)	70.7	63.3	7.4%
7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	57.5	45.2	12.3%
8th Grade Math (New London-Spicer Middle)	69.8	50.8	19%
8th Grade Math (New London-Spicer School District)	69.8	50.8	19%
8th Grade Math (Minnesota)	55.2	40.3	14.9%
8th Grade Reading (New London-Spicer Middle)	60.2	58	2.2%
8th Grade Reading (New London-Spicer School District)	60.2	58	2.2%
8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	57.7	44.8	12.9%
8th Grade Science (New London-Spicer Middle)	50.4	35	15.4%
8th Grade Science (New London-Spicer School District)	50.4	35	15.4%
8th Grade Science (Minnesota)	43	27.6	15.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	504	476	5.6%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	2
Asian	1	3	200%
Hispanic	43	39	9.3%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	458	424	7.4%
Two or More Races	1	7	600%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	26.2%	28.2%	2%

Schools Near New London-Spicer Middle

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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 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 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 London-Spicer Middle	Public	5-8	101 4th Ave SW	New London	56273	Kandiyohi County	New London-Spicer School District	No	No	No	No	(320) 354-2252	462	34	13.4	25.8%	415 (89.8%)	1 (0.2%)	32 (6.9%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.9%)	78.4	85^th of 545 public middle schools	84.4%		84.9	46^th of 529 public middle schools	91.3%	39	42.6	48.5	50.8	47.8	47.5	69.4	69.2	48.4	53.9	59.7	64.8	39.5	51.8	$10,548
Willmar Middle School	Public	6-8	209 Willmar Ave SE	Willmar	56201	Kandiyohi County	Willmar Public School District	No	No	No	No	(320) 214-6000	842	60	13.9	68.9%	279 (33.1%)	117 (13.9%)	392 (46.6%)	34 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	19 (2.3%)	47.9	284^th of 545 public middle schools	47.9%		55.1	226^th of 529 public middle schools	57.3%	58		43.1	39.7	47.0	43.3		43.5	28.8	29.4	33.9		24.6	24.6	$11,802
Middle School Alternative Learning Center	Public	6-8	209 Willmar Ave SE	Willmar	56201	Kandiyohi County	Willmar Public School District	No	No	No	No	(320) 214-6692	28	0		85.7%	6 (21.4%)	2 (7.1%)	17 (60.7%)	2 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.6%)								(n/a)														$100,187
Acgc Elementary Grades 5 And 6	Public	5-6	27250 Minnesota Hwy 4	Grove City	56243	Meeker County	A.C.G.C. Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(320) 244-4677	130	12	10.8	56.9%	110 (84.6%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (9.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.4%)								(n/a)	60.0	41.4			50.4	60.0	52.9			56.3	63.1		63.1	$9,121

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