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#702 of 1,992 schools in MN

Top 35% in state

New London-spicer Sr.

High School · New London-spicer School District · New London, MN

A high school in New London, MN where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

101 4TH AVE SW, New London, MN 56273

  • Math 42% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 62% proficient (2022)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.4Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.69 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics6.8Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-4.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile53th
College Readiness6.7Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.9Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.1:1
District spending per student$14,433
Chronic Absenteeism29.1%

Students at New London-spicer Sr. score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency62%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 5 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 52% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
37%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
62%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

22.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where New London-spicer Sr. 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

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
3% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics21sports offered
10 boys'·11 girls'·41 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
New London Alternative SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–120.0 mi13Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

New London-spicer School District

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#3 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 Sr. is listed in NEW LONDON-SPICER SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About New London-spicer Sr.

New London-spicer Sr. is a public high school in New London, MN, part of New London-spicer School District, serving approximately 467 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #702 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about New London-spicer Sr.

What grades does New London-spicer Sr. serve?

New London-spicer Sr. serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend New London-spicer Sr.?

New London-spicer Sr. has an enrollment of approximately 467 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at New London-spicer Sr.?

The student-teacher ratio at New London-spicer Sr. is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does New London-spicer Sr. rank in MN?

New London-spicer Sr. ranks #702 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is New London-spicer Sr.'s MySchoolScout rating?

New London-spicer Sr. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 London-spicer Sr.?

Based on loaded state assessment records, New London-spicer Sr. has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is New London-spicer Sr. a charter school?

No, New London-spicer Sr. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is New London-spicer Sr. a Title I school?

No, New London-spicer Sr. is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New London-spicer Sr.?

22.5% of students at New London-spicer Sr. 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
467
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Kandiyohi County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.1%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 56273)
5,050
Area average commute
23.7 min
Area median age
42.7
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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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