Top Rankings
New London-Spicer School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,549 students in New London-Spicer School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in New London-Spicer School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
1,549 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
114 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
New London-Spicer School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 520 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#39 out of 525 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
41%
Graduation Rate
92%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
1%
7%
% Hispanic
7%
12%
% Black
1%
12%
% White
90%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,254 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,405 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$22 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,254
$17,854
Spending / Student
$14,405
$18,580
Best New London-Spicer School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prairie Woods Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17435 County Road 9 Ne
New London, MN 56273
(320) 354-2252
New London, MN 56273
(320) 354-2252
Gr: PK-4 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
New London-spicer Senior
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 4th Ave Sw
New London, MN 56273
(320) 354-2252
New London, MN 56273
(320) 354-2252
Gr: 9-12 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
New London-spicer Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 4th Ave Sw
New London, MN 56273
(320) 354-2252
New London, MN 56273
(320) 354-2252
Gr: 5-8 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
New London Alternative School
Alternative School
101 4th Ave Sw
New London, MN 56273
(320) 354-2252
New London, MN 56273
(320) 354-2252
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
Prairie Meadows Learning Center
Special Education School
650 Agnes St
New London, MN 56273
(320) 796-2443
New London, MN 56273
(320) 796-2443
Gr: PK | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to New London-Spicer School District?
New London-Spicer School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,549 students.
What is the rank of New London-Spicer School District?
New London-Spicer School District is ranked #40 out of 520 school districts in Minnesota (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in New London-Spicer School District?
90% of New London-Spicer School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of New London-Spicer School District?
New London-Spicer School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is New London-Spicer School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,405 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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