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#104 of 1,992 schools in MN

Top 5% in state

Newport Elementary

Elementary School · South Washington County Schools · Newport, MN

A South Washington County Schools elementary school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.

851 6TH AVE, Newport, MN 55055

  • Math 57% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 57% proficient (2022)
  • 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.3Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.74 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics9.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+21.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile85th
Resources & Environment8.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.6:1
District spending per student$13,992
Chronic Absenteeism21.8%

Students at Newport Elementary score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency57%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency57%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 15 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 57% recently.

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

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (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

60.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Newport Elementary 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 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low170/100K

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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

$63,365

Median home value

$331,300

Median rent

$1,080/mo

College educated

25.5%

Homeownership

67.6%

Poverty rate

10.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55055; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Discovery Charter Elementary SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified5.8K–81.2 mi175Compare →
Steam Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified6.3K–61.2 mi55Compare →
Kaposia Education Center ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.0PK–51.6 mi636Compare →
Hope Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.9privatePK–121.7 mi52Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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

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.

South Washington County Schools

Schools in district
29
Rank in district
#2 of 26
District spending per student
$13,992NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Newport Elementary is listed in South Washington County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Newport Elementary

Newport Elementary is a public elementary school in Newport, MN, part of South Washington County Schools, serving approximately 275 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #104 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Newport Elementary

What grades does Newport Elementary serve?

Newport Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Newport Elementary?

Newport Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 275 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Newport Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Newport Elementary 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 Newport Elementary rank in MN?

Newport Elementary ranks #104 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Newport Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Newport Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Newport Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Newport Elementary has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Newport Elementary a charter school?

No, Newport Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Newport Elementary a Title I school?

No, Newport Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Newport Elementary?

60.7% of students at Newport Elementary 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
275
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Washington County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.8%
Area population (ZIP 55055)
4,460
Area average commute
23.2 min
Area median age
37.6
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 55055; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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