Excellent
#124 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 6% in state
New London-spicer Middle
Middle School · New London-spicer School District · New London, MN
A middle school in New London, MN where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
101 4TH AVE SW, New London, MN 56273
- Math 57% proficient (2022)
- Reading 64% proficient (2022)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at New London-spicer Middle score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 61% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
25.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where New London-spicer Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 50Bikeable
- County Safety: Average384/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$91,520
Median home value
$299,400
Median rent
$965/mo
College educated
35.7%
Homeownership
86.5%
Poverty rate
4.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56273; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
New London-spicer School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,433NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
New London-spicer Middle is listed in NEW LONDON-SPICER SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New London-spicer Middle
New London-spicer Middle is a public middle school in New London, MN, part of New London-spicer School District, serving approximately 462 students in grades 5th-8th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #124 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New London-spicer Middle
What grades does New London-spicer Middle serve?
New London-spicer Middle serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend New London-spicer Middle?
New London-spicer Middle has an enrollment of approximately 462 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New London-spicer Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at New London-spicer Middle is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New London-spicer Middle rank in MN?
New London-spicer Middle ranks #124 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is New London-spicer Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
New London-spicer Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 London-spicer Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New London-spicer Middle has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is New London-spicer Middle a charter school?
No, New London-spicer Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is New London-spicer Middle a Title I school?
No, New London-spicer Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New London-spicer Middle?
25.8% of students at New London-spicer Middle 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 462
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Kandiyohi County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.1%
- Phone
- (320) 354-2252
- Area population (ZIP 56273)
- 5,050
- Area average commute
- 23.7 min
- Area median age
- 42.7
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 56273; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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