New Dominion Academy 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students (19-20)
90 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
New Dominion Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
Overall Testing Rank
#1621 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(19-20)8%
2%
Asian
(19-20)n/a
7%
Hispanic
(19-20)8%
9%
Black
(19-20)16%
11%
White
(19-20)58%
66%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)10%
5%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
7%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Dominion Academy's ranking?
New Dominion Academy is ranked #1621 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend New Dominion Academy?
90 students attend New Dominion Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of New Dominion Academy students are White, 16% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are American Indian, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does New Dominion Academy offer ?
New Dominion Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is New Dominion Academy part of?
New Dominion Academy is part of Austin Public School District.
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