Summary:
The 55971 zip code is home to a single middle school, Rushford-Peterson Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. This school has consistently performed well, ranking in the top 25% of Minnesota middle schools and exceeding state averages in key academic areas.
Rushford-Peterson Middle School stands out for its strong performance, with proficiency rates in Math (49.3%) and Reading (52.08%) that surpass the state averages of 45.21% and 49.59%, respectively. The school's 8th grade Math proficiency rate of 52.27% is significantly higher than the state average of 41.95%, and the 6th grade Reading proficiency rate of 63.64% is notably above the state average of 54.13%. These grade-level achievements contribute to the school's overall ranking of 119 out of 519 Minnesota middle schools for the 2024-2025 school year.
While the school's performance is generally strong, there may be room for improvement in Math, as the proficiency rates, although exceeding state averages, are still below 50% for most grade levels. Continued focus on Math instruction and interventions could help drive further gains. Additionally, the school serves a population with relatively high economic need, with over 35% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, which is an important context to consider when interpreting the school's performance.
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