New City School

New City School is the sole public charter elementary school serving grades K-8 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with a total enrollment of 339 students. While the school's academic performance in Math and Reading proficiency on state assessments falls below the state averages, there are some notable variations in student achievement across grade levels.

New City School's overall proficiency rates in Math and Reading are 38.02% and 47.51%, respectively, compared to the state averages of 45.21% and 49.59%. However, the school's 3rd-grade students perform better than the state average in Math, with 64.44% proficient compared to 57.93% statewide. Unfortunately, this strong performance declines in the higher grades. Science proficiency at the school is also below the state average, with 29.55% of students proficient compared to 39.56% statewide. The school is ranked 454 out of 872 Minnesota elementary schools and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating average performance compared to other schools in the state.

Interestingly, New City School has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 51.03% in the 2023-2024 school year. This socioeconomic factor may be a contributing factor to the school's overall academic performance, as research has shown that students from low-income backgrounds often face additional barriers to academic success. Additionally, the school's fluctuating rankings and ratings over the past few years suggest some instability or inconsistency in its educational practices and outcomes, which could be an area for further investigation and improvement.