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My daughter started NCS in the middle of first grade after homeschooling. She fit very comfortably in her classroom and said she felt like she'd been there forever! I love the small building and large windows in each room. I also love the outdoor play area, which has no playground, but instead a beautiful pine tree area with a "web" to climb and a big feild out back for more play space. Everyone knows each other and is respectful of one another. They also recently dedicated an area outside to butterflies, for learning opportunities. Art everyday and music with McPhail big pluses. I only wish they had lots more time outside- but this is a personal preference.
—Submitted by a parent
My child is an 8th grader at New City School. He has attended since Kindergarten. Thanks to the Responsive Classroom social skills and character building curriculum, my child has gained the personal qualities needed to achieve academic success. He routinely scores within the top 5 percent on tests such as the MCA. While I believe that standardized tests are vastly overemphasized, there is a growing body of evidence that teaching social skills to children leads to greater academic success. New City School has a economically and ethnically diverse student body. Students learn how to work together as a community and to respect one another's differences. By teaching to the whole child and stressing the importance of community, New City School sets children up to be successful both in and out of the classrooom. This is all done on a tiny budget in an old building. Don't expect state of the art technology, although they are working on getting more tech funding. Other strengths inculde: strong emphasis on the arts, MacPhail music partnership, vibrant parent community.
—Submitted by a parent
New city school is one of a kind. The small student body is very inclusive and allows for the students to build strong relationships with their peers and mentors. Keep up the great work, New City!
—Submitted by a parent
New City is a school where a child can truly get a balanced education. In addition to achieving better than state average scores in reading and math, students get in-depth learning in science, social studies, writing, and the arts, a rarity these days in public education. And unlike many charter schools, New City is truly diverse in its population, a great mix of cultures. As a grandparent, I was thrilled to see such an inclusive, safe, friendly community.
I think New City is a great school. I love it here! But it has so little funding, which makes the experience sometimes boring for the students, because of no gym, and hardly any clubs. The art program used to be great but then we got a new art teacher that the kids are having conflicts with. New City is good, but could be a lot better.
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Grade level
The state average for Math was 83% in 2010.
17 students were tested at this school in 2010.
2010
2009
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.
14 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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2011
2010
2009
In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
See Minnesota's state standards
Source: Minnesota Department of Education
The state average for Math was 77% in 2010.
10 students were tested at this school in 2010.
2010
2009
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.
12 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
2009
In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
See Minnesota's state standards
Source: Minnesota Department of Education
The state average for Math was 69% in 2010.
22 students were tested at this school in 2010.
2010
2009
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2012.
13 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
2009
The state average for Science was 46% in 2011.
2011
2010
In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
See Minnesota's state standards
Source: Minnesota Department of Education
The state average for Math was 69% in 2010.
2010
2009
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
2009
In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
See Minnesota's state standards
Source: Minnesota Department of Education
The state average for Math was 64% in 2010.
2010
2009
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.
16 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
2009
In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
See Minnesota's state standards
Source: Minnesota Department of Education
The state average for Math was 59% in 2010.
2010
2009
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
2009
The state average for Science was 44% in 2011.
2011
2010
In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
See Minnesota's state standards
Source: Minnesota Department of Education
| All Students | 93% |
| Female | n/a |
| Male | n/a |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | 100% |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Economically non-disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | 100% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Proficient in English | 100% |
| Non-migrant | 93% |
In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.
See Minnesota's state standards
Source: Minnesota Department of Education
| All Students | 83% |
| Female | n/a |
| Male | n/a |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | 82% |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Economically non-disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | 91% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Proficient in English | 82% |
| Non-migrant | 83% |
In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.
See Minnesota's state standards
Source: Minnesota Department of Education
| All Students | 85% |
| Female | n/a |
| Male | n/a |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | 90% |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Economically non-disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | 91% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Proficient in English | 91% |
| Non-migrant | 85% |
In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.
See Minnesota's state standards
Source: Minnesota Department of Education
| All Students | n/a |
| Female | n/a |
| Male | n/a |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Economically non-disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | n/a |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Proficient in English | n/a |
| Non-migrant | n/a |
In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.
See Minnesota's state standards
Source: Minnesota Department of Education
| All Students | 88% |
| Female | n/a |
| Male | 90% |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White | 100% |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Economically non-disadvantaged | 80% |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | 93% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Proficient in English | 88% |
| Non-migrant | 88% |
In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.
See Minnesota's state standards
Source: Minnesota Department of Education
| All Students | n/a |
| Female | n/a |
| Male | n/a |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Economically non-disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | n/a |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Proficient in English | n/a |
| Non-migrant | n/a |
In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.
See Minnesota's state standards
Source: Minnesota Department of Education
The state average for Math was 76% in 2012.
14 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
See Minnesota's state standards
Source: Minnesota Department of Education
The state average for Math was 73% in 2012.
12 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
See Minnesota's state standards
Source: Minnesota Department of Education
The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.
13 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
The state average for Science was 58% in 2012.
13 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
See Minnesota's state standards
Source: Minnesota Department of Education
The state average for Math was 60% in 2012.
2012
2011
In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
See Minnesota's state standards
Source: Minnesota Department of Education
The state average for Math was 59% in 2012.
16 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
See Minnesota's state standards
Source: Minnesota Department of Education
The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.
2012
2011
The state average for Science was 42% in 2012.
2012
In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
See Minnesota's state standards
Source: Minnesota Department of Education
| All Students | 93% |
| Female | n/a |
| Male | n/a |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | 100% |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Economically non-disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | 100% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Proficient in English | 100% |
| Non-migrant | 93% |
In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.
See Minnesota's state standards
Source: Minnesota Department of Education
| All Students | 67% |
| Female | n/a |
| Male | n/a |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | 73% |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Economically non-disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | 64% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Proficient in English | 73% |
| Non-migrant | 67% |
In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.
See Minnesota's state standards
Source: Minnesota Department of Education
| All Students | 77% |
| Female | n/a |
| Male | n/a |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | 90% |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Economically non-disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | 82% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Proficient in English | 91% |
| Non-migrant | 77% |
| All Students | 85% |
| Female | n/a |
| Male | n/a |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | 90% |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Economically non-disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | 91% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Proficient in English | 91% |
| Non-migrant | 85% |
In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.
See Minnesota's state standards
Source: Minnesota Department of Education
| All Students | n/a |
| Female | n/a |
| Male | n/a |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Economically non-disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | n/a |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Proficient in English | n/a |
| Non-migrant | n/a |
In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.
See Minnesota's state standards
Source: Minnesota Department of Education
| All Students | 44% |
| Female | n/a |
| Male | 50% |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White | 50% |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Economically non-disadvantaged | 50% |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | 50% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Proficient in English | 44% |
| Non-migrant | 44% |
In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.
See Minnesota's state standards
Source: Minnesota Department of Education
| All Students | n/a |
| Female | n/a |
| Male | n/a |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Economically non-disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | n/a |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Proficient in English | n/a |
| Non-migrant | n/a |
| All Students | n/a |
| Female | n/a |
| Male | n/a |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Economically non-disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | n/a |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Proficient in English | n/a |
| Non-migrant | n/a |
In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.
See Minnesota's state standards
Source: Minnesota Department of Education
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| White | 55% | 74% | ||
| Black | 16% | 9% | ||
| Two or more races | 11% | 2% | ||
| Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 4% | 2% | ||
| Asian | 3% | 6% | ||
| Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% |
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| Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program | 53% | N/A | 37% |
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| Students per FTE teacher | 13 | N/A | 16 |
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