Rushford-Peterson Public Schools

The Rushford-Peterson Public Schools district in Minnesota consists of three schools: Rushford-Peterson Elementary, Rushford-Peterson Senior High, and Rushford-Peterson Middle. The district's schools have demonstrated strong academic performance, with the middle school and elementary school standing out as particularly noteworthy.

Rushford-Peterson Middle School is a standout, ranking 119 out of 519 Minnesota middle schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school consistently performs well on MCA-III math and reading assessments, with proficiency rates often exceeding the district and state averages. In 2024-2025, 63.64% of 6th graders were proficient or better in reading, compared to 54.13% statewide. Rushford-Peterson Elementary School also shines, achieving a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and demonstrating strong performance in both math and reading.

While the district's schools generally perform well, there are also areas for potential improvement. Rushford-Peterson Senior High had a slightly higher dropout rate than the state average, and the high school's reading proficiency rates, particularly in 10th grade, were lower than the state average. Additionally, the middle school's science proficiency rates, while still above the state average, were the lowest among the three schools, indicating a potential area for improvement.