Greenbush Middle River Schools

Greenbush Middle River Schools in Minnesota serves about 222 students across two schools: Greenbush Elementary, which covers grades PK–6 with 120 students, and Greenbush-Middle River Secondary, which covers grades 7–12 with 102 students. The district ranks 267 out of 458 in the state, placing it at the 42nd percentile with 2 stars — but that overall figure hides two schools moving in opposite directions.

Greenbush-Middle River Secondary is the district's standout. It rose to 3 stars and the 52nd percentile in 2025–2026 after two years at 2 stars, putting it above the state median in its comparison group. Its graduation rate is 91.6% against the state's 84.9%, and its dropout rate is 0.0% against 4.2%. Science is a clear strength: 32.4% proficient at the all-grade level and 47.1% on End-of-Course exams, both above state results, and 7th- and 8th-grade math (47.1% each) also beat the state. Reading, however, fell sharply from 52.17% to 31.4% in a single year.

Greenbush Elementary is the district's main concern, sliding from the 40th percentile in 2023–2024 to the 19th percentile with 1 star in 2025–2026. Math (23.2%), reading (31.9%), and science (9.1%) all trail the state, with 5th-grade math at 0% and 5th-grade science at 9.1%. Its bright spot is 6th-grade reading at 61.1%, above the state's 53.4%. Reading is the district-wide challenge, with both schools near 31–32% against the state's 48.6%. Because each school enrolls only about 100–120 students, single grade-level results can swing widely; multi-year trends are the more reliable guide.