New Century School District

1380 Energy Lane
Saint Paul, MN 55108-8888
2/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 753 students in New Century School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in New Century School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
753 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
53 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

New Century School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 522 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#432 out of 527 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(22-23)
15%
46%
31%
51%
6-9%
41%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.03
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
1%
12%
% Black
98%
12%
% White
1%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $8,450 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has declined by 49% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $7,932 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has declined by 49% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$8,450
$17,854
Spending / Student
$7,932
$18,580

Best New Century School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Century School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1380 Energy Lane, Ste 108
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 478-4535
Grades: PK-5
| 356 students
Rank: n/an/a
Compass Academy
Charter School
10640 Lyndale Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 245-0865
Grades: PK-5
| 167 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ncs Online Program
Charter School
1380 Energy Lane, Ste 108
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 478-4535
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
New Century School Secondary
Charter School
1380 Energy Lane, Ste 108
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 478-4535
Grades: 6-11
| 230 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to New Century School District?
New Century School District manages 4 public schools serving 753 students.
What is the rank of New Century School District?
New Century School District is ranked #442 out of 522 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in New Century School District?
98% of New Century School District students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of New Century School District?
New Century School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is New Century School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $7,932 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has declined by 49% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 753 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in MN
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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