Summary:
The Rush City Public School District consists of two schools: C.E. Jacobson Elementary and Rush City Secondary. While C.E. Jacobson Elementary has a more average performance, Rush City Secondary stands out as a high-performing school, ranking 88 out of 480 Minnesota high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Rush City Secondary excels in many areas, including a strong 90.4% 4-year graduation rate, a low 6.3% dropout rate, and outstanding performance on MCA-III proficiency tests, particularly in science where the school scored 68.52% proficient or better compared to 43.47% statewide. In contrast, C.E. Jacobson Elementary struggles with test scores that are generally below the district and state averages, with the exception of 3rd grade math where the school performs well.
The data also reveals some potential equity concerns, with C.E. Jacobson Elementary having a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 41.99%, compared to 36.75% at Rush City Secondary. Additionally, C.E. Jacobson Elementary's statewide ranking has dropped from 534 to 497 over the past three years, suggesting a need for improvement at the elementary level. Overall, the Rush City Public School District presents a mixed picture, with a standout high school but room for improvement at the elementary level.
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