Excellent
#44 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 2% in state
New Century School
Elementary School · New Century School · Saint Paul, MN
A charter elementary school in Saint Paul, MN where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1380 ENERGY LANE STE 108, Saint Paul, MN 55108
- Math 21% proficient (2022)
- Reading 31% proficient (2022)
- 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at New Century School score 26% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 15%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 26% in 2022, across a 7-year record (2016–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2016-2022) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2016-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
96.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where New Century School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 69Bikeable
- County Safety: Low197/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$84,583
Median home value
$365,400
Median rent
$1,344/mo
College educated
71.4%
Homeownership
52.9%
Poverty rate
10.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55108; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Connections Academy K-6Charter · enrollment unverified | 4.2 | K–6 | 0.1 mi | 911 | Compare → |
| Great River Elementary SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.8 | 1–6 | 0.2 mi | 385 | Compare → |
| Friends School of MinnesotaPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | K–8 | 0.3 mi | 134 | Compare → |
| Hmong College Prep Academy ESCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.6 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 1,015 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
New Century School
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $17,566NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
New Century School is listed in New Century School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New Century School
New Century School is a public elementary school in Saint Paul, MN, part of New Century School, serving approximately 356 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #44 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New Century School
What grades does New Century School serve?
New Century School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend New Century School?
New Century School has an enrollment of approximately 356 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Century School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Century School is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New Century School rank in MN?
New Century School ranks #44 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is New Century School's MySchoolScout rating?
New Century School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at New Century School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New Century School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Is New Century School a charter school?
Yes, New Century School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is New Century School a Title I school?
No, New Century School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Century School?
96.6% of students at New Century School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 356
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Ramsey County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.1%
- Phone
- (651) 478-4535
- Area population (ZIP 55108)
- 15,339
- Area average commute
- 20.7 min
- Area median age
- 34.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 55108; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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