For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 639 students in Rushford-Peterson School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Rushford-Peterson School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,717 Schools
# Students
639 Students
870,506 Students
# Teachers
46 Teachers
54,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Rushford-Peterson School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 527 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#235 out of 527 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
41%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
15,500 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
5 Students
60,856 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
20 Students
94,935 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
11%
# Black Students
3 Students
101,896 Students
% Black Students
1%
12%
# White Students
595 Students
542,289 Students
% White Students
93%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
15 Students
54,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
3
23,824
# Students in K Grade:
40
61,392
# Students in 1st Grade:
41
62,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
42
61,018
# Students in 3rd Grade:
46
62,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
39
62,448
# Students in 5th Grade:
43
62,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
43
62,476
# Students in 7th Grade:
59
64,303
# Students in 8th Grade:
65
65,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
59
69,277
# Students in 10th Grade:
59
70,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
48
68,487
# Students in 12th Grade:
52
73,241
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,222 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,775 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,222
$17,860
Spending / Student
$15,775
$18,586
Best Rushford-Peterson School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rushford-peterson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 Pine Meadows Lane
Rushford, MN 55971
(507) 864-7785
Rushford, MN 55971
(507) 864-7785
Grades: PK-5
| 254 students
Rank: #22.
Rushford-peterson Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Pine Meadows Lane
Rushford, MN 55971
(507) 864-7786
Rushford, MN 55971
(507) 864-7786
Grades: 9-12
| 218 students
Rank: #33.
Rushford-peterson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Pine Meadows Lane
Rushford, MN 55971
(507) 864-7785
Rushford, MN 55971
(507) 864-7785
Grades: 6-8
| 167 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rushford-Peterson School District?
Rushford-Peterson School District manages 3 public schools serving 639 students.
What is the rank of Rushford-Peterson School District?
Rushford-Peterson School District is ranked #240 out of 527 school districts in Minnesota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Rushford-Peterson School District?
93% of Rushford-Peterson School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rushford-Peterson School District?
Rushford-Peterson School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Rushford-Peterson School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,775 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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