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New Century School

Summary:

New Century School is a public charter elementary school located in Verona, Wisconsin, serving 125 students in grades K-5. This exceptional school consistently outperforms the Verona Area School District and the state of Wisconsin in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels.

New Century School stands out for its strong academic performance, ranking in the top 5% of Wisconsin elementary schools in recent years. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 80.95% of 5th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 68.23% for the Verona Area School District and 53.75% for the state. The school's performance is also impressive when looking at specific student groups, with 5-star ratings for both female and male students. Additionally, New Century School has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate and a very low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, compared to nearby traditional public schools like Glacier Edge Elementary and Country View Elementary.

While New Century School outperforms the Verona Area School District as a whole, the nearby traditional public schools also demonstrate strong academic performance, with proficiency rates often above the state average. Additionally, the school's academic success is not solely driven by higher funding or smaller class sizes, as its spending per student and student-teacher ratio are comparable to the nearby traditional public schools. Overall, New Century School stands out as an exceptional public charter school, providing a high-quality education to its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

 400 N Main Street
       Verona, WI  53593

(608) 845-4900

District: Verona Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
51st of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,808 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.8 Help
Number of students:  125

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.6%
Two or more races:
10.4%
Asian:
4.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  4.8% Help


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Compare Details New Century School ranks better than 95.2% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks first among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Verona Area School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.48. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.6%), two or more races (10.4%), Asian (4.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 4.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at New Century School is 15.8. 4 elementary schools in the Verona Area School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare New Century School employs 7.8 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at New Century School is $12,808. 3 elementary schools in the Verona Area School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

New Century School:

SchoolDigger ranks New Century School 51st of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See New Century School in the ranking list.)

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Verona Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Verona Area School District 104th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for New Century School

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Rank History for all students at New Century School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 80.00 77th 632 87.8%
2007 87.93 17th 689 97.5%
2008 78.79 113th 1021 88.9%
2009 72.95 221st 1030 78.5%
2010 67.03 339th 1045 67.6%
2011 77.18 141st 1046 86.5%
2012 67.64 329th 1045 68.5%
2013 84.69 58th 1053 94.5%
2014 58.99 451st 1061 57.5%
2015 63.38 401st 1076 62.7%
2016 71.79 266th 1075 75.3%
2017 76.11 200th 1071 81.3%
2018 86.71 71st 1025 93.1%
2019 90.65 37th 1037 96.4%
2021 82.65 129th 1050 87.7%
2022 85.62 96th 1067 91.0%
2023 91.02 36th 1067 96.6%
2024 88.48 51st 1061 95.2%
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Rank History for Female students at New Century School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.14 86th 997 91.4%
2019 90.57 27th 1002 97.3%
2021 80.12 140th 1004 86.1%
2022 72.24 239th 1017 76.5%
2023 88.72 45th 1010 95.5%
2024 85.79 63rd 1011 93.8%
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Rank History for Male students at New Century School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.00 115th 997 88.5%
2019 84.43 78th 1002 92.2%
2021 72.10 227th 1003 77.4%
2022 79.59 155th 1017 84.8%
2023 88.83 44th 1011 95.6%
2024 88.55 46th 1012 95.5%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, 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.

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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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by a parent
Monday, June 7, 2010

Open Quote New Century is one of Wisconsin's oldest charter schools and the first green charter elementary school, with a curriculum that uses the environment as a context for learning. Its goal is to equip students with strong academic skills while helping them become critical thinkers and creative problem-solvers who understand and appreciate the natural world. Close Quote



Enrollment information for New Century School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 60 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 62
1998 70 1 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 75
1999 80 3 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 86
2000 75 4 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 85
2001 80 2 7 1 3 n/a n/a 0 93
2002 80 5 5 4 3 n/a n/a 0 97
2003 80 5 5 4 3 n/a n/a 0 97
2004 78 2 4 5 5 n/a n/a 0 94
2005 72 2 3 4 4 n/a n/a 0 85
2006 87 2 3 3 3 n/a n/a 0 98
2007 93 5 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 102
2008 83 4 4 0 1 n/a n/a 0 92
2009 85 7 5 1 1 n/a n/a 0 99
2010 80 5 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 90
2011 91 8 4 8 0 0 1 0 112
2012 82 4 7 6 0 0 0 0 99
2013 103 4 6 11 0 0 1 0 125
2014 100 5 6 12 0 0 3 0 126
2015 99 5 5 6 0 0 3 0 118
2016 107 4 7 7 0 0 1 0 126
2017 103 1 3 6 0 0 4 0 117
2018 109 1 1 5 0 0 7 0 123
2019 109 1 2 4 0 0 7 0 123
2020 107 0 3 4 0 0 11 0 125
2021 107 0 2 3 0 0 13 0 125
2022 104 0 4 3 0 0 13 0 124
2023 102 0 6 4 0 0 13 0 125

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
1997 62 4.6 13.5 6.5
1998 75 5.9 12.7 8
1999 86 7.7 11.2 10.5
2000 85 7.7 11.0 12.9
2001 93 8.0 11.6 12.9
2002 97 9.5 10.2 8.2
2003 97 9.5 10.2 8.2
2004 94 9.3 10.1 7.4
2005 85 8.4 10.1 n/a
2006 98 8.6 11.4 n/a
2007 102 8.6 11.9 6.9
2008 92 8.5 10.8 12
2009 99 8.5 11.6 15.2
2010 90 8.2 10.9 15.6
2011 112 7.6 14.5 19.6
2012 99 7.1 13.8 12.1
2013 125 7.3 16.9 16.8
2014 126 7.8 16.0 19.8
2015 118 n/a n/a 19.5
2016 126 8.0 15.7 10.3
2017 117 7.9 14.6 12
2018 123 6.9 17.6 7.3
2019 123 7.0 17.3 7.3
2020 125 7.0 17.6 3.2
2021 125 8.1 15.3 5.6
2022 124 7.8 15.7 12.1
2023 125 7.8 15.8 4.8

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 Century School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 62 4.6 13.5 6.5
1998 75 5.9 12.7 8
1999 86 7.7 11.2 10.5
2000 85 7.7 11.0 12.9
2001 93 8.0 11.6 12.9
2002 97 9.5 10.2 8.2
2003 97 9.5 10.2 8.2
2004 94 9.3 10.1 7.4
2005 85 8.4 10.1 n/a
2006 98 8.6 11.4 n/a
2007 102 8.6 11.9 6.9
2008 92 8.5 10.8 12
2009 99 8.5 11.6 15.2
2010 90 8.2 10.9 15.6
2011 112 7.6 14.5 19.6
2012 99 7.1 13.8 12.1
2013 125 7.3 16.9 16.8
2014 126 7.8 16.0 19.8
2015 118 n/a n/a 19.5
2016 126 8.0 15.7 10.3
2017 117 7.9 14.6 12
2018 123 6.9 17.6 7.3
2019 123 7.0 17.3 7.3
2020 125 7.0 17.6 3.2
2021 125 8.1 15.3 5.6
2022 124 7.8 15.7 12.1
2023 125 7.8 15.8 4.8

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for New Century School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $265 (2.7%) $9,693 (97.3%) $9,958
2020 $192 (1.9%) $9,730 (98.1%) $9,922
2021 $271 (2.1%) $12,536 (97.9%) $12,808

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on New Century School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 37th of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 36th of 1067 Elementary schools
 0.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Century School)68.261.9
 6.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Verona Area School District)45.750.8
 5.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (New Century School)77.376.2
 1.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Verona Area School District)48.561.5
 13%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (New Century School)73.370
 3.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Verona Area School District)49.163.6
 14.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (New Century School)73.375
 1.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Verona Area School District)42.659.2
 16.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (New Century School)8085
 5%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Verona Area School District)57.172.5
 15.4%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (New Century School)10075
 25%
   4th Grade Science (Verona Area School District)58.265.2
 7%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (New Century School)52.666.7
 14%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Verona Area School District)45.758
 12.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (New Century School)7981
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Verona Area School District)45.560.6
 15.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)47.848.4
 0.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students123125
 1.6%
African American10
 100%
American Indian00
Asian26
 200%
Hispanic44
Pacific Islander00
White109102
 6.4%
Two or More Races713
 85.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients7.3%4.8%
 2.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about New Century School

Yes! New Century School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 51st of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 125 students attended New Century School.

Students at New Century School are 82% White, 10% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 3% Hispanic.


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