Is New Century School a good school?

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

How many students attend New Century School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 124 students attended New Century School.

What is the racial makeup of New Century School?

Students at New Century School are 79% White, 10% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 5% Hispanic.

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:
51^st of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,808

Student/teacher ratio: 15.7

Number of students: 124

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.0%

Two or more races:

9.7%

Asian:

4.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 7.3%

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Performance Trends

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...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.48. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (79%), two or more races (9.7%), Asian (4.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 7.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at New Century School is 15.7. 6 elementary schools in the Verona Area School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare New Century School employs 7.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at New Century School is $12,808, which is the 4^th highest among 7 elementary schools in the Verona Area School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

New Century School:

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

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

Verona Area School District:

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

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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
2005	80.00	77^th	632	87.8%
2007	87.93	17^th	689	97.5%
2008	78.79	113^th	1021	88.9%
2009	72.95	221^st	1030	78.5%
2010	67.03	339^th	1045	67.6%
2011	77.18	141^st	1046	86.5%
2012	67.64	329^th	1045	68.5%
2013	84.69	58^th	1053	94.5%
2014	58.99	451^st	1061	57.5%
2015	63.38	401^st	1076	62.7%
2016	71.79	266^th	1075	75.3%
2017	76.11	200^th	1071	81.3%
2018	86.71	71^st	1025	93.1%
2019	90.65	37^th	1037	96.4%
2021	82.65	129^th	1050	87.7%
2022	85.62	96^th	1067	91.0%
2023	91.02	36^th	1067	96.6%
2024	88.48	51^st	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
2018	84.14	86^th	997	91.4%
2019	90.57	27^th	1002	97.3%
2021	80.12	140^th	1004	86.1%
2022	72.24	239^th	1017	76.5%
2023	88.72	45^th	1010	95.5%
2024	85.79	63^rd	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
2018	82.00	115^th	997	88.5%
2019	84.43	78^th	1002	92.2%
2021	72.10	227^th	1003	77.4%
2022	79.59	155^th	1017	84.8%
2023	88.83	44^th	1011	95.6%
2024	88.55	46^th	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.

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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by a parent
Monday, June 7, 2010

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	Total
1997	60	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	62
1998	70	1	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	75
1999	80	3	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	86
2000	75	4	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	85
2001	80	2	7	1	3	n/a	n/a	93
2002	80	5	5	4	3	n/a	n/a	97
2003	80	5	5	4	3	n/a	n/a	97
2004	78	2	4	5	5	n/a	n/a	94
2005	72	2	3	4	4	n/a	n/a	85
2006	87	2	3	3	3	n/a	n/a	98
2007	93	5	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	102
2008	83	4	4	0	1	n/a	n/a	92
2009	85	7	5	1	1	n/a	n/a	99
2010	80	5	3	1	1	n/a	n/a	90
2011	91	8	4	8	0	0	1	112
2012	82	4	7	6	0	0	0	99
2013	103	4	6	11	0	0	1	125
2014	100	5	6	12	0	0	3	126
2015	99	5	5	6	0	0	3	118
2016	107	4	7	7	0	0	1	126
2017	103	1	3	6	0	0	4	117
2018	109	1	1	5	0	0	7	123
2019	109	1	2	4	0	0	7	123
2020	107	0	3	4	0	0	11	125
2021	107	0	2	3	0	0	13	125
2022	104	0	4	3	0	0	13	124
2023	102	0	6	4	0	0	13	125
2024	98	1	6	6	0	1	12	124

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
2024	124	7.8	15.7	7.3

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
2024	124	7.8	15.7	7.3

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	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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 37^th of 1037 Elementary schools	Ranks 36^th 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)	68.2	61.9	6.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Verona Area School District)	45.7	50.8	5.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	39.5	37.9	1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (New Century School)	77.3	76.2	1.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Verona Area School District)	48.5	61.5	13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	50.5	48.8	1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (New Century School)	73.3	70	3.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Verona Area School District)	49.1	63.6	14.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	43.9	45.8	1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (New Century School)	73.3	75	1.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Verona Area School District)	42.6	59.2	16.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	46.2	46.5	0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (New Century School)	80	85	5%
4th Grade Social Studies (Verona Area School District)	57.1	72.5	15.4%
4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	53.4	59.7	6.4%
4th Grade Science (New Century School)	100	75	25%
4th Grade Science (Verona Area School District)	58.2	65.2	7%
4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)	53.9	52.1	1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (New Century School)	52.6	66.7	14%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Verona Area School District)	45.7	58	12.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	40.9	39.2	1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (New Century School)	79	81	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Verona Area School District)	45.5	60.6	15.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	47.8	48.4	0.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	123	125	1.6%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	6	200%
Hispanic	4	4
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	109	102	6.4%
Two or More Races	7	13	85.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	7.3%	4.8%	2.5%

Schools Near New Century School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Forward Exam English Language Arts (2024)						Forward Exam Mathematics (2024)						Forward Exam Social Studies (2024)		Forward Exam Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
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	Forward Exam English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 4th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 5th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 6th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 7th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 8th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 3rd Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 4th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 5th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 6th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 7th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 8th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 4th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 8th Grade	Forward Exam Science 4th Grade	Forward Exam Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
New Century School	Public, Charter	K-5	400 N Main Street	Verona	53593	Dane County	Verona Area School District	Yes	No	No	(n/a)	(608) 845-4900	124	8	15.7	7.3%	98 (79.0%)	1 (0.8%)	6 (4.8%)	6 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	12 (9.7%)	88.5	51^st of 1061 public elementary schools	95.2%		91	36^th of 1067 public elementary schools	96.6%	15	76.2	76.2	81.0				81.0	76.2	85.7				81.0		81.0		$12,808	$271	$12,536
Verona Area International School	Public, Charter	K-5	400 N Main Street	Verona	53593	Dane County	Verona Area School District	Yes	No	No	(n/a)	(608) 845-4200	118	8	14.9	4.2%	62 (52.5%)	2 (1.7%)	11 (9.3%)	11 (9.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (25.4%)	84	102^nd of 1061 public elementary schools	90.4%		90.3	43^rd of 1067 public elementary schools	96.0%	59	72.7	81.3	100.0				77.3	68.8	53.3				87.5		81.3		$13,085	$271	$12,813
Core Knowledge Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	300 Richard Street	Verona	53593	Dane County	Verona Area School District	Yes	No	No	(n/a)	(608) 845-4130	419	23	18.4	14.1%	311 (74.2%)	15 (3.6%)	29 (6.9%)	38 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.7%)	82.4	128^th of 1061 public elementary schools	87.9%		78.8	178^th of 1067 public elementary schools	83.3%	50	75.0	63.0	71.1	84.9	75.0	72.0	79.6	71.7	77.8	83.0	78.9	62.0	76.1	82.0	60.9	72.0	$11,787	$271	$11,515
Early Childhood	Public	PK	700 N Main Street	Verona	53593	Dane County	Verona Area School District	No	No	No	(n/a)	(608) 845-4200	19	3	7.6		7 (36.8%)	2 (10.5%)	9 (47.4%)	1 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																	$7,892	$271	$7,620
Sugar Creek Elementary	Public	K-5	740 N Main Street	Verona	53593	Dane County	Verona Area School District	No	No	No	(n/a)	(608) 845-4700	683	50	13.6	31.0%	407 (59.6%)	32 (4.7%)	169 (24.7%)	20 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (7.9%)	69.8	325^th of 1061 public elementary schools	69.4%		74.9	222^nd of 1067 public elementary schools	79.2%	103	58.9	64.2	66.4				65.7	67.2	64.3				68.9		60.7		$12,636	$439	$12,196
Country View Elementary	Public	K-5	710 Lone Pine Way	Verona	53593	Dane County	Verona Area School District	No	No	No	(n/a)	(608) 845-4800	374	30	12.4	28.9%	215 (57.5%)	49 (13.1%)	55 (14.7%)	18 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	36 (9.6%)	73.2	264^th of 1061 public elementary schools	75.1%		78.1	191^st of 1067 public elementary schools	82.1%	73	65.6	61.3	67.2				70.5	65.1	73.5				67.7		64.5		$14,596	$586	$14,008
Verona Area K4	Public	PK	710 Lone Pine Way	Verona	53593	Dane County	Verona Area School District	No	No	No	(n/a)	(608) 845-4807	289	9	32.1		195 (67.5%)	18 (6.2%)	40 (13.8%)	16 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (6.9%)								(n/a)																	$7,537	$309	$7,227
Glacier Edge Elementary	Public	K-5	800 Kimball La	Verona	53593	Dane County	Verona Area School District	No	No	No	(n/a)	(608) 497-2100	462	39	11.8	28.4%	264 (57.1%)	2 (0.4%)	175 (37.9%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.7%)	57.9	522^nd of 1061 public elementary schools	50.8%		73.8	239^th of 1067 public elementary schools	77.6%	283	40.8	62.5	66.2				50.0	58.4	64.9				67.4		51.7		$12,800	$427	$12,372
Cesar Chavez Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3502 Maple Grove Dr	Madison	53719	Dane County	Madison Metropolitan School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 442-2000	652	48	13.4	33.9%	287 (44.0%)	74 (11.3%)	177 (27.1%)	53 (8.1%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (8.9%)	37	762^nd of 1061 public elementary schools	28.2%		52.3	581^st of 1067 public elementary schools	45.5%	181	40.6	42.6	53.1				33.3	43.6	49.0				54.3		48.9		$14,459	$499	$13,961
Huegel Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2601 Prairie Rd	Madison	53711	Dane County	Madison Metropolitan School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 204-3100	422	36	11.6	37.7%	221 (52.4%)	65 (15.4%)	75 (17.8%)	19 (4.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (9.7%)	55	568^th of 1061 public elementary schools	46.5%		53.1	566^th of 1067 public elementary schools	47.0%	2	59.7	55.2	54.7				51.5	59.3	50.0				64.4		52.5		$14,945	$837	$14,108

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