Rothsay Public School District

The Rothsay Public School District operates two schools: Rothsay Elementary and Rothsay Secondary. Rothsay Elementary consistently ranks in the top half of Minnesota elementary schools, with strong math proficiency scores that outpace the district and state averages. In contrast, Rothsay Secondary's statewide ranking has fluctuated significantly, though it maintains a solid 84.2% four-year graduation rate and higher-than-average 11th-grade math proficiency.

Rothsay Elementary stands out for its consistent academic performance, ranking between 254th and 403rd out of 845-881 Minnesota elementary schools over the past three years. The school's math proficiency rates are particularly impressive, with 57.32% of students proficient or better, compared to 53.59% for the district and 45.21% for the state. This strong performance may be attributed to the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.4.

While Rothsay Secondary has shown more volatility in its statewide ranking, fluctuating between 21st and 242nd out of 450-480 Minnesota high schools, it has maintained a strong 84.2% four-year graduation rate, outpacing the state average. The school also demonstrates higher math proficiency in 11th grade, with 48% of students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 34.96%. However, the school's reading proficiency, particularly in 10th grade, and its slightly higher-than-average dropout rate of 4.4% may be areas for improvement.