Below Average
#1611 of 1,992 schools in MN
New City School
Elementary School · New City School · Minneapolis, MN
A charter elementary school in Minneapolis, MN where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1500 6TH ST NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413
- Math 36% proficient (2022)
- Reading 56% proficient (2022)
- 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at New City School score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 46% in 2022, across a 9-year record (2014–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2014-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2014-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where New City School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Minneapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 79Very Walkable
- Transit 47Some Transit
- Bike 97Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High6,330/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Minneapolis), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$84,252
Median home value
$354,200
Median rent
$1,497/mo
College educated
57.7%
Homeownership
38.7%
Poverty rate
9.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55413; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Paul II Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 158 | Compare → |
| Heartwood Montessori School Northeast MinneapolisPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.3 mi | 3 | Compare → |
| Las Estrellas ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 383 | Compare → |
| Banaadir ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.1 | K–4 | 0.4 mi | 128 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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 City School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $11,350NCES 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 City School is listed in NEW CITY SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New City School
New City School is a public elementary school in Minneapolis, MN, part of New City School, serving approximately 339 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,611 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New City School
What grades does New City School serve?
New City School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend New City School?
New City School has an enrollment of approximately 339 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New City School?
The student-teacher ratio at New City School is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New City School rank in MN?
New City School ranks #1,611 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is New City School's MySchoolScout rating?
New City School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 City School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New City School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Is New City School a charter school?
Yes, New City School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is New City School a Title I school?
No, New City School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New City School?
51.0% of students at New City 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 339
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Hennepin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.6%
- Phone
- (612) 623-3309
- Area population (ZIP 55413)
- 14,328
- Area average commute
- 21.6 min
- Area median age
- 35.1
Official sources & links
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 55413; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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