New Dominion Academy

Summary:

New Dominion Academy is a small alternative public school serving grades K-12 in Austin, Minnesota, a district that ranks 396 out of 463 in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. With around 100 students, New Dominion Academy consistently underperforms the state and district averages in standardized test scores across all subjects and grade levels.

For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 7.32% of students at New Dominion Academy were proficient or better in MCA-III Math, compared to 26.59% in the Austin Public School District and 45.47% statewide. Similarly, in MCA-III Reading, New Dominion Academy's proficiency rate was 23.53%, compared to 33.65% in the district and 49.85% statewide. The school's performance in science is also significantly lower, with only 5.26% of students proficient or better, compared to 21.12% in the district and 39.56% statewide.

The nearby Austin Community Learning Center has a more diverse student population, with 54.05% White, 21.62% Hispanic, and 10.81% Asian students, while the demographic information for New Dominion Academy is not provided. Additionally, the nearby alternative schools, such as Oakland Education Center and Reset, have significantly higher percentages of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 70.27% to 88.24%, suggesting that these schools may serve a more economically disadvantaged student population.

Detail:

Public, Alternative K-12

1111 28th St NE
Austin, MN 55912-8888

(507) 434-8667

District: Austin Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
510^th of 545 Minnesota Alternative Schools

Student/teacher ratio: n/a

Number of students: 1

Racial breakdown:

White:

100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 3.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details New Dominion Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2019 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.96. (See more...)

Compare Details New Dominion Academy ranks worse than 93.6% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.62. (See more...)

Compare Details New Dominion Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.35. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (100%). (See more...)

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Schooldigger Rankings:

New Dominion Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks New Dominion Academy 510^th of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See New Dominion Academy in the ranking list.)

Austin Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Austin Public School District 396^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for New Dominion Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2014	0.83	819^th	826	0.8%
2017	1.19	839^th	853	1.6%
2019	3.96	834^th	870	4.1%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for New Dominion Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2011	1.43	466^th	478	2.5%
2013	9.48	446^th	488	8.6%
2014	0.93	487^th	490	0.6%
2015	1.64	507^th	516	1.7%
2016	6.97	468^th	508	7.9%
2017	1.29	517^th	523	1.1%
2018	2.24	507^th	518	2.1%
2019	5.76	504^th	533	5.4%
2021	5.79	498^th	521	4.4%
2022	30.00	375^th	520	27.9%
2024	8.62	510^th	545	6.4%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at New Dominion Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2007	18.88	378^th	463	18.4%
2008	27.32	362^nd	460	21.3%
2010	22.46	402^nd	540	25.6%
2011	7.28	484^th	545	11.2%
2013	18.74	412^th	534	22.8%
2014	6.31	437^th	483	9.5%
2016	6.12	437^th	489	10.6%
2017	6.91	432^nd	489	11.7%
2018	10.49	423^rd	494	14.4%
2019	12.83	416^th	492	15.4%
2021	15.19	377^th	428	11.9%
2023	32.35	354^th	476	25.6%

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Rank History for high school Female students at New Dominion Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	2.34	381^st	395	3.5%

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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.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for New Dominion Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2004	8	0	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	11
2005	0	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	1
2007	1	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1
2008	2	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	4
2010	47	8	0	5	3	n/a	n/a	63
2011	53	8	1	3	4	0	3	72
2012	49	6	0	5	6	0	9	75
2013	54	7	1	2	4	0	8	76
2014	56	6	0	5	3	0	7	77
2015	54	11	0	6	6	0	11	88
2016	51	20	0	7	8	0	11	97
2017	57	16	1	6	5	0	8	93
2018	52	13	0	8	7	0	13	93
2019	52	15	0	7	7	0	9	90
2020	48	12	0	7	3	0	10	80
2021	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2022	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2023	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2024	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 New Dominion Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	11	n/a	n/a	9.1
2005	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
2007	1	n/a	n/a	0
2008	4	n/a	n/a	n/a
2010	63	n/a	n/a	1.6
2011	72	n/a	n/a	0
2012	75	n/a	n/a	4
2013	76	n/a	n/a	0
2014	77	n/a	n/a	0
2015	88	n/a	n/a	3.4
2016	97	n/a	n/a	5.2
2017	93	0.0	n/a	6.5
2018	93	n/a	n/a	4.3
2019	90	n/a	n/a	0
2020	80	0.0	n/a	3.8
2021	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2024	1	0.0	n/a	n/a

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 New Dominion Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	11	n/a	n/a	9.1
2005	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
2007	1	n/a	n/a	0
2008	4	n/a	n/a	n/a
2010	63	n/a	n/a	1.6
2011	72	n/a	n/a	0
2012	75	n/a	n/a	4
2013	76	n/a	n/a	0
2014	77	n/a	n/a	0
2015	88	n/a	n/a	3.4
2016	97	n/a	n/a	5.2
2017	93	0.0	n/a	6.5
2018	93	n/a	n/a	4.3
2019	90	n/a	n/a	0
2020	80	0.0	n/a	3.8
2021	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2024	1	0.0	n/a	n/a

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.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on New Dominion Academy

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 504^th of 533 Middle schools	Ranks 375^th of 520 Middle schools	22.4%
Ranks 416^th of 492 High schools	Ranks 354^th of 476 High schools	10.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade Math (New Dominion Academy)	9.1	16.7	7.6%
7th Grade Math (Austin Public School District)	28.8	23.3	5.5%
7th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52.1	37.6	14.5%
7th Grade Reading (New Dominion Academy)	33.3	7.7	25.6%
7th Grade Reading (Austin Public School District)	41.4	34.2	7.2%
7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	57.5	45.5	12%
8th Grade Reading (New Dominion Academy)	18.2	50	31.8%
8th Grade Reading (Austin Public School District)	45.7	32.2	13.5%
8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	57.7	46.4	11.3%
10th Grade Reading (New Dominion Academy)	25	53.9	28.9%
10th Grade Reading (Austin Public School District)	40.2	39.3	0.9%
10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	60.4	51.7	8.7%
11th Grade Math (New Dominion Academy)	9.1	0	9.1%
11th Grade Math (Austin Public School District)	27.8	20.6	7.3%
11th Grade Math (Minnesota)	45	36	9%
End of Course Science (New Dominion Academy)	27.3	16.7	10.6%
End of Course Science (Austin Public School District)	32.2	29.1	3.1%
End of Course Science (Minnesota)	54.4	41.8	12.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Change (%)
Total Students	90	100%
African American	15	100%
American Indian	7	100%
Asian	0
Hispanic	7	100%
Pacific Islander	0
White	52	100%
Two or More Races	9	100%

Schools Near New Dominion Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				MCA-III Math (2024)		MCA-III Reading (2024)			MCA-III Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 8th Grade	MCA-III Reading 10th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 8th Grade	MCA-III Science End of Course	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
New Dominion Academy	Public, Alternative	K-12	1111 28th St NE	Austin	55912	Mower County	Austin Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 434-8667	1	0			1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	15.4	7.3	14.3	30.8	23.5	0.0		5.3
Austin Community Learning Center	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	401 3rd Ave NW	Austin	55912	Mower County	Austin Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 460-1700	40	11	3.6	77.5%	19 (47.5%)	1 (2.5%)	13 (32.5%)	5 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.0%)								(n/a)									$30,037
Reset	Public, Alternative	1-12	21697 State Highway 56	Austin	55912	Mower County	Southern Mn Education Consortium	No	No	No	No	(507) 857-1160	12	0		75.0%	7 (58.3%)	1 (8.3%)	1 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (25.0%)								(n/a)
Oakland Education Center	Public, Alternative	K-12	2001 2nd Ave NW	Austin	55912	Mower County	Austin Albert Lea Area Special Educ	No	No	No	No	(507) 460-1917	37	10	3.6	78.4%	16 (43.2%)	7 (18.9%)	9 (24.3%)	1 (2.7%)	1 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (8.1%)								(n/a)		0.0			7.7		27.3	20.0
Success East	Public, Alternative	K-12	200 NW Water St	Adams	55909	Mower County	Southern Mn Education Consortium	No	No	No	No	(507) 438-5397	17	0		82.4%	13 (76.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (11.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (11.8%)								(n/a)
Enrich GM	Public, Alternative	K-12	710 4th Ave NE	Grand Meadow	55936	Mower County	Southern Mn Education Consortium	No	No	No	No	(507) 438-5397	11	0		36.4%	10 (90.9%)	1 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Success West	Public, Alternative	K-12	230 5th St SE	Glenville	56036	Freeborn County	Southern Mn Education Consortium	No	No	No	No	(507) 438-5397	6	0			3 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (33.3%)								(n/a)

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What is the racial makeup of New Dominion Academy?

Students at New Dominion Academy are 100% White.

What district is New Dominion Academy in?

Austin Public School District

How many students attend New Dominion Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1 students attended New Dominion Academy.

Is New Dominion Academy a good school?

New Dominion Academy ranks in the bottom 6.4% of Minnesota alternative schools.

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