Rushford-Peterson Public Schools School District
School District · Rushford, Minnesota
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
632
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
632
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
How this district compares
Minnesota rank
#167 of 389
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above Minnesota avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,540
$1,068 vs Minnesota median
District size
632 students
Smaller than Minnesota median
The short answer
Rushford-Peterson Public Schools ranks #167 of 389 Minnesota districts by overall school rating. Rushford-Peterson Public Schools's schools with real test data average 6.5/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Rushford-Peterson Middle (8.0/10), Rushford-Peterson Senior High (5.8/10), and Rushford-Peterson Elementary (5.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Rushford-Peterson Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rushford-Peterson Middle | 8.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Rushford-Peterson Senior High | 5.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Rushford-Peterson Elementary | 5.7 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Rushford-Peterson Public Schools
Rushford-Peterson Public Schools is a Rushford, Minnesota school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 632 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.4:1. District-level spending was $13,540 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.5/10, Rushford-Peterson Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Rushford-Peterson Middle, which has a composite score of 8.0/10.
In standardized testing, Rushford-Peterson Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 57.6% and ELA proficiency of 60.8%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Rushford-Peterson Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Rushford-Peterson Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Rushford-Peterson Public Schools
3 schoolsElementary Schools1
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- Rushford
- Total Enrollment
- 632
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- District spending per student
- $13,540NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 8.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Rushford-Peterson Public Schools?
Rushford-Peterson Public Schools has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Rushford-Peterson Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Rushford-Peterson Public Schools is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Rushford-Peterson Public Schools?
Rushford-Peterson Public Schools's district-level spending was $13,540 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Rushford-Peterson Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Rushford-Peterson Public Schools is 13.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Rushford-Peterson Public Schools?
Rushford-Peterson Middle is the highest-rated school in Rushford-Peterson Public Schools with a composite score of 8.0/10.
What are the test scores in Rushford-Peterson Public Schools?
Across schools in Rushford-Peterson Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 57.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 60.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Rushford-Peterson Public Schools compare to other districts in Minnesota?
Rushford-Peterson Public Schools has an average school rating of 6.5/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Minnesota by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 57.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 60.8%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Minnesota Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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