Rushford-peterson Elementary School
Tel:
(507) 864-7785
Rushford-peterson Elementary School serves 311 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 60%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Rushford-peterson Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
Rushford-peterson Elementary School's student population of 311 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 311 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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School Comparison
Rushford-peterson Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,793 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Rushford-peterson Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MN) |
Overall Testing Rank | #388 out of 1793 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 60% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 2% |
| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 9% |
| Black | n/a | 11% |
| White | 97% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.54 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 21% | 29% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Rushford-Peterson School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Rushford-peterson Elementary School is Rushford-peterson Senior High School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Rushford-peterson Middle School (4.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Rushford Rushford-peterson Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 198 students
0.0 miles
1000 Pine Meadows Lane
Rushford, MN 55971
(507) 864-7786 0.0 9-12 198 - Rushford Rushford-peterson Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 147 students
4.3 miles
1000 Pine Meadows Lane
Rushford, MN 55971
(507) 864-7785 4.3 6-8 147 - Houston Houston Secondary Grades: 7-12 | 197 students
9.6 miles
306 W Elm St
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323 9.6 7-12 197 - Houston Minnesota Virtual Academy Grades: K-12 | 1,539 student
9.6 miles
306 W Elm St
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323 9.6 K-12 1,539 - Houston Summit Learning Program Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 15 students
9.6 miles
306 W Elm St
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323 9.6 9-12 15
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