Minnesota New Country School

Summary:

Minnesota New Country School is a public charter high school serving grades 7-12 in the small town of Henderson, Minnesota, with a student population of 135. However, this relatively small school has consistently underperformed compared to nearby traditional public high schools.

The school's academic performance is a major concern, as it has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Minnesota high schools over the past 10 years, receiving a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of this period. Its proficiency rates on standardized tests, such as the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA-III), are significantly lower than the state averages across all subject areas and grade levels. For example, the school's 11th-grade math proficiency rate was just 5.26% in the 2023-2024 school year, compared to the state average of 34.99%. Additionally, the school's graduation rate has fluctuated significantly, ranging from 61.9% to 77.2% over the past 5 years, which is notably lower than the state average and the graduation rates of nearby schools like St. Peter High School and Le Sueur-Henderson High School.

Another area of concern is the school's growing population of students from lower-income households, as the percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch has increased from 15.56% in 2020-2021 to 42.22% in 2022-2023. This shift in the school's socioeconomic makeup may be contributing to its academic challenges, as research has shown that students from lower-income households often face additional barriers to educational success. Overall, the data suggests that Minnesota New Country School is facing significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students, and it may need to implement substantial interventions and support systems to address these issues.


Detail:

Public, Charter 7-12

 210 Main St
       Henderson, MN  56044-0488


(507) 248-3353

District: Minnesota New Country School

SchoolDigger Rank:
358th of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,031 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  8.9 Help
Number of students:  136

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.7%
Two or more races:
4.4%
Hispanic:
3.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35.3% Help


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Compare Details Minnesota New Country School ranks worse than 97.1% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.25. (See more...)
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Compare Details Minnesota New Country School ranks worse than 74.6% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.47. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Minnesota New Country School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.7%), two or more races (4.4%), Hispanic (3.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 35.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Minnesota New Country School is 8.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Minnesota New Country School is $17,031.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Minnesota New Country School:

SchoolDigger ranks Minnesota New Country School 529th of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Minnesota New Country School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Minnesota New Country School 358th of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See Minnesota New Country School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Minnesota New Country School 406th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Minnesota New Country School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Minnesota New Country School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 14.90 343rd 387 11.4%
2006 26.70 345th 406 15.0%
2007 15.00 371st 403 7.9%
2008 5.87 387th 409 5.4%
2010 48.15 279th 454 38.5%
2011 40.51 327th 478 31.6%
2012 33.19 371st 469 20.9%
2013 45.21 295th 488 39.5%
2014 7.38 450th 490 8.2%
2015 31.56 384th 516 25.6%
2016 42.06 323rd 508 36.4%
2017 39.57 345th 523 34.0%
2018 39.15 354th 518 31.7%
2019 16.16 461st 533 13.5%
2021 32.12 371st 521 28.8%
2022 36.24 347th 520 33.3%
2023 20.78 435th 529 17.8%
2024 5.25 529th 545 2.9%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Minnesota New Country School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 33.71 319th 459 30.5%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Minnesota New Country School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.50 401st 436 8.0%
2019 23.25 365th 439 16.9%
2023 39.40 295th 455 35.2%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Minnesota New Country School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 5.59 436th 454 4.0%
2022 13.56 429th 476 9.9%
2023 9.20 433rd 464 6.7%
2024 2.06 479th 479 0.0%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Minnesota New Country School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.57 374th 428 12.6%
2019 5.04 415th 428 3.0%
2021 21.78 358th 422 15.2%
2022 19.67 390th 438 11.0%
2023 11.21 412th 436 5.5%
2024 1.43 437th 440 0.7%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Minnesota New Country School

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Rank History for all high school students at Minnesota New Country School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 35.73 356th 433 17.8%
2005 58.12 287th 452 36.5%
2006 40.93 321st 450 28.7%
2007 59.74 225th 463 51.4%
2008 36.86 341st 460 25.9%
2010 53.56 310th 540 42.6%
2011 23.41 405th 545 25.7%
2012 30.26 383rd 539 28.9%
2013 34.33 374th 534 30.0%
2014 48.61 298th 483 38.3%
2015 46.35 312th 504 38.1%
2016 32.16 360th 489 26.4%
2017 15.67 403rd 489 17.6%
2018 15.93 399th 494 19.2%
2019 33.29 358th 492 27.2%
2021 3.11 419th 428 2.1%
2022 21.63 383rd 472 18.9%
2023 22.85 387th 476 18.7%
2024 27.47 358th 480 25.4%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Minnesota New Country School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 3.87 376th 388 3.1%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Minnesota New Country School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.93 378th 398 5.0%
2019 20.94 345th 411 16.1%
2022 28.31 321st 403 20.3%
2023 27.05 314th 398 21.1%
2024 21.75 336th 405 17.0%
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Rank History for high school White students at Minnesota New Country School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.42 381st 414 8.0%
2019 15.42 365th 412 11.4%
2022 8.62 377th 401 6.0%
2023 13.23 371st 398 6.8%
2024 20.37 348th 402 13.4%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Minnesota New Country School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 97 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 98
1996 97 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 98
1997 83 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 84
1998 99 2 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 104
1999 137 2 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 141
2000 125 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 126
2001 90 1 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 95
2002 99 0 1 11 0 n/a n/a 0 111
2003 99 0 1 11 0 n/a n/a 0 111
2004 93 0 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 102
2005 102 1 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 109
2006 105 1 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 112
2007 99 2 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 109
2008 114 1 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 123
2009 106 2 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 111
2010 100 2 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 108
2011 99 2 0 9 0 1 2 0 113
2012 94 2 1 9 0 0 2 0 108
2013 97 2 0 9 0 0 3 0 111
2014 106 0 1 12 2 0 4 0 125
2015 112 0 0 11 1 0 3 0 127
2016 115 0 1 8 0 0 7 0 131
2017 116 1 2 4 2 0 8 0 133
2018 114 0 0 7 1 0 9 0 131
2019 118 0 0 6 0 0 5 0 129
2020 114 0 0 5 0 0 10 0 129
2021 118 1 0 6 0 0 10 0 135
2022 117 3 0 9 0 0 6 0 135
2023 118 3 0 7 0 0 7 0 135
2024 122 3 0 5 0 0 6 0 136

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Minnesota New Country School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 98 3.0 32.7 6.1
1996 98 3.0 32.7 6.1
1997 84 5.0 16.8 0
1998 104 n/a 0.0 17.3
1999 141 10.0 14.1 24.1
2000 126 7.0 18.0 23.8
2001 95 7.0 13.6 15.8
2002 111 7.4 15.0 25.2
2003 111 7.4 15.0 25.2
2004 102 8.0 12.8 26.5
2005 109 8.0 13.6 29.4
2006 112 7.5 14.9 24.1
2007 109 7.2 15.1 32.1
2008 123 9.8 12.6 29.3
2009 111 11.2 9.9 22.5
2010 108 11.2 9.6 29.6
2011 113 10.3 10.9 23
2012 108 10.3 10.4 33.3
2013 111 10.8 10.2 38.7
2014 125 12.6 9.8 23.2
2015 127 11.0 11.5 28.3
2016 131 9.0 14.5 19.1
2017 133 10.4 12.7 24.1
2018 131 11.3 11.5 21.4
2019 129 10.7 11.9 20.2
2020 129 10.9 11.7 22.5
2021 135 12.7 10.5 15.6
2022 135 13.1 10.2 15.6
2023 135 12.7 10.6 42.2
2024 136 15.1 8.9 35.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Minnesota New Country School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 98 3.0 32.7 6.1
1996 98 3.0 32.7 6.1
1997 84 5.0 16.8 0
1998 104 n/a 0.0 17.3
1999 141 10.0 14.1 24.1
2000 126 7.0 18.0 23.8
2001 95 7.0 13.6 15.8
2002 111 7.4 15.0 25.2
2003 111 7.4 15.0 25.2
2004 102 8.0 12.8 26.5
2005 109 8.0 13.6 29.4
2006 112 7.5 14.9 24.1
2007 109 7.2 15.1 32.1
2008 123 9.8 12.6 29.3
2009 111 11.2 9.9 22.5
2010 108 11.2 9.6 29.6
2011 113 10.3 10.9 23
2012 108 10.3 10.4 33.3
2013 111 10.8 10.2 38.7
2014 125 12.6 9.8 23.2
2015 127 11.0 11.5 28.3
2016 131 9.0 14.5 19.1
2017 133 10.4 12.7 24.1
2018 131 11.3 11.5 21.4
2019 129 10.7 11.9 20.2
2020 129 10.9 11.7 22.5
2021 135 12.7 10.5 15.6
2022 135 13.1 10.2 15.6
2023 135 12.7 10.6 42.2
2024 136 15.1 8.9 35.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Minnesota New Country School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $17,031

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Minnesota New Country School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 461st of 533 Middle schoolsRanks 435th of 529 Middle schools
 4.3%
Ranks 358th of 492 High schoolsRanks 387th of 476 High schools
 8.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Math (Minnesota New Country School)256.7
 18.3%
   7th Grade Math (Minnesota New Country School)256.7
 18.3%
   7th Grade Math (Minnesota)52.139.7
 12.4%
7th Grade Reading (Minnesota New Country School)506.7
 43.3%
   7th Grade Reading (Minnesota New Country School)506.7
 43.3%
   7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.545.2
 12.3%
8th Grade Math (Minnesota New Country School)17.411.5
 5.8%
   8th Grade Math (Minnesota New Country School)17.411.5
 5.8%
   8th Grade Math (Minnesota)55.240.3
 14.9%
8th Grade Reading (Minnesota New Country School)39.142.3
 3.2%
   8th Grade Reading (Minnesota New Country School)39.142.3
 3.2%
   8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.744.8
 12.9%
8th Grade Science (Minnesota New Country School)138
 5%
   8th Grade Science (Minnesota New Country School)138
 5%
   8th Grade Science (Minnesota)4327.6
 15.4%
10th Grade Reading (Minnesota New Country School)59.131.6
 27.5%
   10th Grade Reading (Minnesota New Country School)59.131.6
 27.5%
   10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)60.451.7
 8.7%
11th Grade Math (Minnesota New Country School)020
 20%
   11th Grade Math (Minnesota New Country School)020
 20%
   11th Grade Math (Minnesota)4536
 9%
End of Course Science (Minnesota New Country School)3516.7
 18.3%
   End of Course Science (Minnesota New Country School)3516.7
 18.3%
   End of Course Science (Minnesota)54.441.8
 12.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students129135
 4.7%
African American03
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic67
 16.7%
Pacific Islander00
White118118
Two or More Races57
 40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients20.2%42.2%
 22.1%


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Minnesota New Country School ranks 358th of 480 Minnesota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at Minnesota New Country School are 90% White, 4% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 2% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 136 students attended Minnesota New Country School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

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