Serving 135 students in grades 7-12, Minnesota New Country School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 135 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Minnesota New Country School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Minnesota New Country School's student population of 135 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
135 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Minnesota New Country School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Minnesota New Country School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1496 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
7%
10%
Black
2%
12%
White
87%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Minnesota New Country School's ranking?
Minnesota New Country School is ranked #1496 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Minnesota New Country School often compared to?
Minnesota New Country Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gfw High School, Sibley East-arlington Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Minnesota New Country School?
The graduation rate of Minnesota New Country School is 60-79%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Minnesota New Country School?
135 students attend Minnesota New Country School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Minnesota New Country School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Minnesota New Country School?
Minnesota New Country School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Minnesota New Country School offer ?
Minnesota New Country School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Minnesota New Country School part of?
Minnesota New Country School is part of Minnesota New Country School District.
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