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Positive Approach To Learning vs. New Century School

Should you attend Positive Approach To Learning or New Century School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Positive Approach To Learning
1200 North Park Street
Fairmont, MN 56031
New Century School
1380 Energy Lane, Ste 108
Saint Paul, MN 55108
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Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Positive Approach To Learning ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)

New Century School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
Overview
Positive Approach To Learning serves 5 students in grades Kindergarten-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Serving 356 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, New Century School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
School Type
Special
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Grades Offered
K-12
PK-5
Total Students
5 students
356 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Positive Approach To Learning over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at New Century School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
100% | 0%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Positive Approach To Learning.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at New Century School.
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
33 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Positive Approach To Learning over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at New Century School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Positive Approach To Learning with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Southern Plains Education Cooperative School District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at New Century School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New Century School District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

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#1561 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of New Century School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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15-19%
(Bottom 50% in MN)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at New Century School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New Century School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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31%
(Bottom 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at New Century School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New Century School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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6-9%
(Bottom 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at New Century School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New Century School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Positive Approach To Learning by grade.
This chart displays the students of New Century School by grade.
Pre-K Students
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37
Kindergarten Students
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54
Grade 1 Students
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50
Grade 2 Students
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52
Grade 3 Students
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57
Grade 4 Students
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57
Grade 5 Students
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49
Grade 6 Students
3
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Grade 11 Students
1
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Grade 12 Students
1
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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% Asian
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% Hispanic
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% Black
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99%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at New Century School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New Century School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
100%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Positive Approach To Learning, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Southern Plains Education Cooperative School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
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% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
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0.00
0.02
This chart showcases the diversity score of Positive Approach To Learning, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Southern Plains Education Cooperative School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of New Century School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New Century School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
95%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Positive Approach To Learning, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Southern Plains Education Cooperative School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at New Century School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New Century School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
60%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Positive Approach To Learning, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Southern Plains Education Cooperative School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at New Century School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New Century School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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