Serving 339 students in grades Kindergarten-8, New City School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 339 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
New City School's student population of 339 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 77% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
339 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
New City School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New City School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#880 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
4%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
9%
12%
Black
25%
12%
White
56%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New City School's ranking?
New City School is ranked #880 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are New City School often compared to?
New City Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like St. Anthony Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend New City School?
339 students attend New City School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of New City School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New City School?
New City School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does New City School offer ?
New City School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is New City School part of?
New City School is part of New City School District.
In what neighborhood is New City School located?
New City School is located in the Northeast Minneapolis neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. There are 11 other public schools located in Northeast Minneapolis.
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