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#849 of 1,992 schools in MN

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New Prague Middle School

Middle School · New Prague Area Schools · New Prague, MN

A New Prague Area Schools middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.

721 CENTRAL AVE N, New Prague, MN 56071

  • Math 60% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 59% proficient (2022)
  • 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.4Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.33 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.9Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency60% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency59% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency60% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)58% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+1.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile69th
Resources & Environment4.5Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.6:1
District spending per student$12,226
Chronic Absenteeism14.6%

Students at New Prague Middle School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency60%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency59%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 17 points since 2019, to 60% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
76%
2010
Math
69%
ELA
84%
2011
Math
84%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
80%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
81%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
81%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
83%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
83%
ELA
76%
2017
Math
82%
ELA
78%
2018
Math
78%
ELA
74%
2019
Math
78%
ELA
74%
2020*
Math
54%
ELA
59%
2021*
Math
54%
ELA
59%
2022
Math
60%
ELA
59%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 74% (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

20.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where New Prague Middle 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 47Car-Dependent
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average677/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New Prague), 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

$109,672

Median home value

$373,000

Median rent

$1,183/mo

College educated

33.1%

Homeownership

84.2%

Poverty rate

3.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56071; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

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

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

New Prague Area Schools

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#5 of 7
District spending per student
$12,226NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

New Prague Middle School is listed in NEW PRAGUE AREA SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About New Prague Middle School

New Prague Middle School is a public middle school in New Prague, MN, part of New Prague Area Schools, serving approximately 950 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #849 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about New Prague Middle School

What grades does New Prague Middle School serve?

New Prague Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend New Prague Middle School?

New Prague Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 950 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at New Prague Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at New Prague Middle School is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does New Prague Middle School rank in MN?

New Prague Middle School ranks #849 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is New Prague Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

New Prague Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Prague Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, New Prague Middle School has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is New Prague Middle School a charter school?

No, New Prague Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is New Prague Middle School a Title I school?

No, New Prague Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Prague Middle School?

20.4% of students at New Prague Middle 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
6th – 8th
Enrollment
950
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
54
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Scott County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.6%
Area population (ZIP 56071)
13,015
Area average commute
25 min
Area median age
36.7
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 56071; 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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