Is New York Mills Elementary a good school?

New York Mills Elementary ranks 162 nd of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend New York Mills Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 467 students attended New York Mills Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of New York Mills Elementary?

Students at New York Mills Elementary are 94% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of New York Mills Elementary attend?

Students who attend New York Mills Elementary usually go on to attend: High : New York Mills Secondary

New York Mills Elementary

Summary:

New York Mills Elementary is a public elementary school serving 443 students in grades PK-6 in the small town of New York Mills, Minnesota, which is part of the Verndale Public School District. This high-performing school consistently outpaces the state average in academic proficiency, particularly in math, and effectively supports the success of diverse student subgroups.

New York Mills Elementary's academic performance is truly impressive, with proficiency rates of 65.53% in math, 59.16% in reading, and 63.46% in science - all well above the state averages. The school's math scores are especially strong, with 3rd-6th grade proficiency ranging from 45.31% to 78.95%. New York Mills also ranks highly for its support of specific student subgroups, such as female students, male students, special education students, and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds, placing in the top 25% of Minnesota elementary schools in these areas.

Compared to nearby schools like Verndale Elementary, Sebeka Elementary, and Henning Elementary, New York Mills stands out for its consistently stronger academic performance, particularly in math. However, the school has also seen a significant increase in the percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, from 31.58% in 2020-2021 to 51.24% in 2022-2023, indicating a potential shift in the school's socioeconomic demographics that may require adjustments to support the needs of a more diverse student population.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

209 N Hayes Ave
New York Mills, MN 56567-0218

(218) 385-4201

District: New York Mills Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
162^nd of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,458

Students who attend New York Mills Elementary usually attend:

High:

New York Mills Secondary

Student/teacher ratio: 15.4

Number of students: 467

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.2%

Two or more races:

3.4%

Hispanic:

2.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 51.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details New York Mills Elementary ranks better than 81.6% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.99. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.2%), two or more races (3.4%), Hispanic (2.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 51.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at New York Mills Elementary is 15.4. (See more...)

Compare New York Mills Elementary employs 30.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at New York Mills Elementary is $9,458.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

New York Mills Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks New York Mills Elementary 162^nd of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See New York Mills Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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New York Mills Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks New York Mills Public School District 27^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at New York Mills Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2003	52.81	388^th	674	42.4%
2004	54.41	362^nd	676	46.4%
2005	44.62	469^th	685	31.5%
2006	53.05	431^st	756	43.0%
2007	61.56	320^th	777	58.8%
2008	64.64	289^th	781	63.0%
2009	55.85	216^th	434	50.2%
2010	36.42	644^th	803	19.8%
2011	48.63	524^th	814	35.6%
2012	61.51	373^rd	820	54.5%
2013	50.75	486^th	824	41.0%
2014	48.62	522^nd	826	36.8%
2015	53.96	469^th	840	44.2%
2016	54.66	468^th	848	44.8%
2017	53.66	467^th	853	45.3%
2018	50.39	491^st	847	42.0%
2019	54.03	480^th	870	44.8%
2021	44.77	563^rd	869	35.2%
2022	62.10	353^rd	858	58.9%
2023	68.57	268^th	845	68.3%
2024	77.99	162^nd	881	81.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at New York Mills Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	50.90	235^th	463	49.2%
2019	53.30	248^th	515	51.8%
2023	79.11	73^rd	524	86.1%
2024	70.47	118^th	572	79.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at New York Mills Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	62.00	270^th	728	62.9%
2019	66.03	230^th	740	68.9%
2021	63.51	221^st	683	67.6%
2022	70.16	155^th	663	76.6%
2023	78.04	109^th	774	85.9%
2024	84.16	63^rd	793	92.1%

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Rank History for Female students at New York Mills Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	42.24	537^th	774	30.6%
2019	49.20	488^th	787	38.0%
2021	41.52	528^th	783	32.6%
2022	55.63	403^rd	799	49.6%
2023	58.23	352^nd	787	55.3%
2024	71.98	210^th	809	74.0%

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Rank History for Male students at New York Mills Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	54.69	414^th	779	46.9%
2019	54.96	431^st	798	46.0%
2021	43.13	522^nd	784	33.4%
2022	65.59	282^nd	808	65.1%
2023	75.87	170^th	799	78.7%
2024	77.98	150^th	826	81.8%

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Rank History for White students at New York Mills Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	26.74	602^nd	712	15.4%
2019	28.65	599^th	722	17.0%
2021	24.93	617^th	710	13.1%
2022	39.04	486^th	725	33.0%
2023	48.71	372^nd	712	47.8%
2024	59.79	276^th	730	62.2%

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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 York Mills Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1994	357	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	359
1995	367	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	367
1996	367	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	367
1997	382	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	383
1998	376	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	10	387
1999	401	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	402
2000	402	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	404
2001	385	0	2	7	n/a	n/a	0	394
2002	372	0	2	9	n/a	n/a	0	383
2003	372	0	2	9	n/a	n/a	0	383
2004	391	0	2	8	n/a	n/a	0	401
2005	386	0	2	7	n/a	n/a	0	395
2006	377	0	2	4	n/a	n/a	0	383
2007	390	0	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	394
2008	400	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	402
2009	379	4	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	385
2010	373	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	376
2011	400	1	0	0	0	1	0	402
2012	361	6	5	0	0	8	0	380
2013	374	4	5	0	0	7	0	390
2014	377	2	9	0	0	7	0	395
2015	381	3	7	0	0	11	0	402
2016	402	5	9	0	0	8	0	424
2017	408	5	5	1	0	6	0	425
2018	420	4	7	0	0	5	0	436
2019	414	2	6	1	0	8	0	431
2020	427	1	4	1	0	12	0	445
2021	383	1	2	0	0	13	0	399
2022	428	1	7	0	0	19	0	455
2023	414	1	10	0	0	18	0	443
2024	440	1	10	0	0	16	0	467

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 York Mills Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	359	22.0	16.3	30.4
1995	367	21.5	17.1	27.5
1996	367	21.5	17.1	27.5
1997	383	22.8	16.8	33.2
1998	387	n/a	0.0	33.4
1999	402	25.7	15.6	29.6
2000	404	26.0	15.5	45.3
2001	394	23.7	16.6	41.4
2002	383	25.0	15.3	48.6
2003	383	25.0	15.3	48.6
2004	401	26.0	15.4	46.4
2005	395	26.8	14.7	50.1
2006	383	27.3	14.0	48.6
2007	394	27.3	14.4	47.5
2008	402	27.0	14.9	48
2009	385	26.7	14.4	46
2010	376	27.0	13.8	48.1
2011	402	26.0	15.4	45
2012	380	26.2	14.4	48.7
2013	390	27.5	14.1	47.2
2014	395	27.2	14.5	46.1
2015	402	26.0	15.4	44.8
2016	424	26.0	16.3	44.3
2017	425	25.8	16.4	44.5
2018	436	26.8	16.2	44
2019	431	27.3	15.7	38.7
2020	445	30.6	14.4	44.3
2021	399	28.0	14.2	31.6
2022	455	26.7	17.0	32.3
2023	443	29.0	15.2	51.2
2024	467	30.2	15.4	51.4

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 York Mills Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	359	22.0	16.3	30.4
1995	367	21.5	17.1	27.5
1996	367	21.5	17.1	27.5
1997	383	22.8	16.8	33.2
1998	387	n/a	0.0	33.4
1999	402	25.7	15.6	29.6
2000	404	26.0	15.5	45.3
2001	394	23.7	16.6	41.4
2002	383	25.0	15.3	48.6
2003	383	25.0	15.3	48.6
2004	401	26.0	15.4	46.4
2005	395	26.8	14.7	50.1
2006	383	27.3	14.0	48.6
2007	394	27.3	14.4	47.5
2008	402	27.0	14.9	48
2009	385	26.7	14.4	46
2010	376	27.0	13.8	48.1
2011	402	26.0	15.4	45
2012	380	26.2	14.4	48.7
2013	390	27.5	14.1	47.2
2014	395	27.2	14.5	46.1
2015	402	26.0	15.4	44.8
2016	424	26.0	16.3	44.3
2017	425	25.8	16.4	44.5
2018	436	26.8	16.2	44
2019	431	27.3	15.7	38.7
2020	445	30.6	14.4	44.3
2021	399	28.0	14.2	31.6
2022	455	26.7	17.0	32.3
2023	443	29.0	15.2	51.2
2024	467	30.2	15.4	51.4

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for New York Mills Elementary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$9,458

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on New York Mills Elementary

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 480^th of 870 Elementary schools	Ranks 268^th of 845 Elementary schools	23.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (New York Mills Elementary)	59.1	80.8	21.7%
3rd Grade Math (New York Mills Public School District)	59.1	80.8	21.7%
3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)	65.6	59.1	6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (New York Mills Elementary)	50	56.2	6.2%
3rd Grade Reading (New York Mills Public School District)	50	56.2	6.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)	54.6	47.4	7.2%
4th Grade Math (New York Mills Elementary)	71.2	82.4	11.2%
4th Grade Math (New York Mills Public School District)	71.2	82.4	11.2%
4th Grade Math (Minnesota)	63.9	57.1	6.8%
4th Grade Reading (New York Mills Elementary)	62.7	46	16.7%
4th Grade Reading (New York Mills Public School District)	62.7	46	16.7%
4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	55.4	48.4	7.1%
5th Grade Math (New York Mills Elementary)	39.3	43.8	4.5%
5th Grade Math (New York Mills Public School District)	39.3	43.8	4.5%
5th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52	44.4	7.6%
5th Grade Reading (New York Mills Elementary)	62.5	46.9	15.6%
5th Grade Reading (New York Mills Public School District)	62.5	46.9	15.6%
5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	65.8	58.7	7%
5th Grade Science (New York Mills Elementary)	57.1	47.6	9.5%
5th Grade Science (New York Mills Public School District)	57.1	47.6	9.5%
5th Grade Science (Minnesota)	54.9	48.4	6.5%
6th Grade Math (New York Mills Elementary)	46.5	54	7.5%
6th Grade Math (New York Mills Public School District)	46.5	54	7.5%
6th Grade Math (Minnesota)	50.5	39.7	10.8%
6th Grade Reading (New York Mills Elementary)	64.8	68	3.2%
6th Grade Reading (New York Mills Public School District)	64.8	68	3.2%
6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	62.8	53.4	9.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	431	443	2.8%
African American	2	1	50%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	6	10	66.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	414	414
Two or More Races	8	18	125%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	38.7%	51.2%	12.5%

Schools Near New York Mills Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 3rd Grade	MCA-III Math 4th Grade	MCA-III Math 5th Grade	MCA-III Math 6th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 3rd Grade	MCA-III Reading 4th Grade	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 5th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
New York Mills Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	209 N Hayes Ave	New York Mills	56567	Otter Tail County	New York Mills Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 385-4201	467	30	15.4	51.4%	440 (94.2%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.4%)	78	162^nd of 881 public elementary schools	81.6%		68.6	268^th of 845 public elementary schools	68.3%	106	72.2	79.0	61.5	45.3	65.5	59.7	57.9	62.0	57.8	59.2	63.5	63.5	$9,458
Heart Of The Lake Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	810 2nd Ave SW	Perham	56573	Otter Tail County	Perham-Dent Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 346-5437	596	45	13.2	41.9%	477 (80.0%)	8 (1.3%)	65 (10.9%)	4 (0.7%)	7 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (5.9%)	53.7	448^th of 881 public elementary schools	49.1%		50.6	478^th of 845 public elementary schools	43.4%	30	55.0	57.6			56.4	46.9	44.0			45.3			$12,045
Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	215 Colfax Ave SW	Wadena	56482	Wadena County	Wadena-Deer Creek School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 632-2400	464	38	12.0	60.6%	397 (85.6%)	5 (1.1%)	28 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	32 (6.9%)	30.4	650^th of 881 public elementary schools	26.2%		44.5	535^th of 845 public elementary schools	36.7%	115	55.8	35.4			45.3	31.6	32.1			31.9			$12,842
Early Childhood Special Education	Public	PK	2222 Industrial Drive	Wadena	56482	Wadena County	Freshwater Education District	No	No	No	No	(218) 631-3505	60	6	9.5	65.0%	45 (75.0%)	3 (5.0%)	7 (11.7%)	1 (1.7%)	1 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.0%)								(n/a)
Henning Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	500 School Ave	Henning	56551	Otter Tail County	Henning Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 583-2927	218	14	15.3	58.3%	203 (93.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.8%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.8%)	76.8	173^rd of 881 public elementary schools	80.4%		66.7	287^th of 845 public elementary schools	66.0%	114	71.0	75.8	64.3	41.9	63.3	64.5	57.6	78.6	51.6	60.6	64.3	64.3	$11,751
Sebeka Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	200 1st St NW	Sebeka	56477	Wadena County	Sebeka Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 837-5101	237	22	10.9	60.8%	220 (92.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.2%)	65.6	306^th of 881 public elementary schools	65.3%		60.4	363^rd of 845 public elementary schools	57.0%	57	88.2	65.7	40.9	42.9	60.2	61.8	22.9	54.6	61.0	50.0	59.1	59.1	$12,778
Verndale Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	411 SW Brown St	Verndale	56481	Wadena County	Verndale Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 445-5184	262	22	11.7	55.0%	241 (92.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (6.1%)	42.2	566^th of 881 public elementary schools	35.8%		31.8	619^th of 845 public elementary schools	26.7%	53	76.7	55.6	16.1	13.3	40.9	53.3	27.8	46.7	46.7	42.9	41.9	41.9	$10,713

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