Rushford-peterson Public Schools School District
School District · Rushford, Minnesota
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,540
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,540
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Evaluating Rushford-peterson Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Rushford-peterson Public Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Rushford-peterson Senior High
Rushford · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Rushford-peterson Elementary
Rushford · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Rushford-peterson Middle
Rushford · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Minnesota rank
#281 of 386
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.4
below 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 #281 of 386 Minnesota districts by overall school rating. Rushford-peterson Public Schools's schools with real test data average 5.8/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Rushford-peterson Senior High (6.2/10), Rushford-peterson Elementary (6.1/10), and Rushford-peterson Middle (5.0/10). 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 Senior High | 6.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Rushford-peterson Elementary | 6.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Rushford-peterson Middle | 5.0 / 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. The district invests $13,540 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.8/10, Rushford-peterson Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Rushford-peterson Senior High, which has a composite score of 6.2/10.
In standardized testing, Rushford-peterson Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 58.7% and ELA proficiency of 63.9%.
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 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- Rushford
- Total Enrollment
- 632
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data 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 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Rushford-peterson Public Schools?
Rushford-peterson Public Schools spends $13,540 per student per year.
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 Senior High is the highest-rated school in Rushford-peterson Public Schools with a composite score of 6.2/10.
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 58.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 63.9%. 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 5.8/10 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
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 58.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 63.9%
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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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