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Rushford-Peterson Middle

Summary:

Rushford-Peterson Middle is a public middle school in Rushford, Minnesota, serving 167 students in grades 6-8. As part of the Rushford-Peterson Public Schools district, which is ranked 126 out of 463 districts in the state, the school has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Rushford-Peterson Middle has a predominantly white student population, with 94.61% of students identifying as white, higher than the nearby Caledonia Middle (93.88% white) and Winona Middle (72.07% white). The school has shown strong academic performance, with proficiency rates in MCA-III Math, Reading, and Science generally exceeding the state averages. Rushford-Peterson Middle has performed well for its female and low socioeconomic status (SES) student subgroups, ranking in the top 35% and top 28% of Minnesota middle schools, respectively, in 2023-2024. However, the school's performance for its white student subgroup has been more average, ranking in the middle 50% of Minnesota middle schools.

While Rushford-Peterson Middle outperforms the nearby Winona Middle in academic proficiency, the Caledonia Middle has shown stronger overall academic performance, ranking in the top 16% of Minnesota middle schools in 2023-2024. Additionally, the Minnesota Virtual Academy Middle has a significantly higher percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients at 64.76%, compared to Rushford-Peterson Middle's fluctuating rate of 15.14% to 34.13% over the past few years.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1000 Pine Meadows Lane
       Rushford, MN  55971-8888

(507) 864-7785

District: Rushford-Peterson Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
202nd of 545 Minnesota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,015 Help


Students who attend Rushford-Peterson Middle usually attend:

High:    Rushford-Peterson Senior High

Feeder schools for Rushford-Peterson Middle:

Elementary:    Rushford-Peterson Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  16.7 Help
Number of students:  167

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.6%
Two or more races:
3.0%
Hispanic:
2.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  34.1% Help


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Compare Details Rushford-Peterson Middle ranks better than 62.9% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.84. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.6%), two or more races (3%), Hispanic (2.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 34.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rushford-Peterson Middle is 16.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rushford-Peterson Middle is $10,015.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rushford-Peterson Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Rushford-Peterson Middle 202nd of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Rushford-Peterson Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Rushford-Peterson Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Rushford-Peterson Public Schools 126th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Rushford-Peterson Middle

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Rank History for all students at Rushford-Peterson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 67.59 148th 387 61.8%
2005 70.81 116th 396 70.7%
2006 52.02 237th 406 41.6%
2007 44.46 262nd 403 35.0%
2008 72.28 96th 409 76.5%
2009 72.92 46th 230 80.0%
2010 72.00 101st 454 77.8%
2011 65.39 150th 478 68.6%
2012 69.70 133rd 469 71.6%
2013 72.10 118th 488 75.8%
2014 72.93 109th 490 77.8%
2015 75.84 96th 516 81.4%
2016 71.90 124th 508 75.6%
2017 66.84 163rd 523 68.8%
2018 58.25 229th 518 55.8%
2019 57.18 234th 533 56.1%
2021 67.62 139th 521 73.3%
2022 60.17 192nd 520 63.1%
2023 71.38 119th 529 77.5%
2024 58.84 202nd 545 62.9%
See the entire list of Minnesota Middle School Rankings!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rushford-Peterson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.64 146th 401 63.6%
2019 53.93 180th 415 56.6%
2021 66.39 80th 399 79.9%
2023 57.43 166th 459 63.8%
2024 63.46 130th 473 72.5%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Rushford-Peterson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.36 171st 436 60.8%
2019 53.55 217th 439 50.6%
2021 66.65 115th 443 74.0%
2022 56.49 185th 467 60.4%
2023 70.82 99th 455 78.2%
2024 61.11 159th 474 66.5%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Middle Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Rushford-Peterson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.06 226th 438 48.4%
2019 54.36 213th 454 53.1%
2021 62.03 152nd 437 65.2%
2022 57.31 184th 476 61.3%
2023 66.11 133rd 464 71.3%
2024 51.63 224th 479 53.2%
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Rank History for White students at Rushford-Peterson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.09 281st 428 34.3%
2019 41.58 269th 428 37.1%
2021 53.17 175th 422 58.5%
2022 40.49 260th 438 40.6%
2023 58.28 165th 436 62.2%
2024 43.60 249th 440 43.4%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Rushford-Peterson Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 94 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 96
1989 97 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 99
1990 75 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 76
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 112 112
1993 182 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 184
1994 183 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 186
1995 191 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 194
1996 191 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 194
1997 194 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 195
1998 167 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 169
1999 178 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 181
2000 173 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 174
2001 182 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 184
2002 156 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 157
2003 156 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 157
2004 169 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 170
2005 156 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 158
2006 143 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 145
2007 131 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 133
2008 128 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 129
2009 139 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 140
2010 137 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 140
2011 159 1 1 3 0 0 1 0 165
2012 150 1 2 3 0 0 0 0 156
2013 152 0 2 5 0 0 3 0 162
2014 143 1 2 5 0 0 0 0 151
2015 140 2 1 3 0 0 1 0 147
2016 137 2 1 0 0 0 1 0 141
2017 135 1 0 3 0 0 1 0 140
2018 141 0 0 4 0 0 2 0 147
2019 158 3 0 3 0 0 3 0 167
2020 177 3 1 1 0 0 3 0 185
2021 182 1 0 2 0 0 2 0 187
2022 183 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 185
2023 158 0 0 4 0 0 5 0 167

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Rushford-Peterson Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 96 8.1 11.8 26
1989 99 8.9 11.1 19.2
1990 76 6.5 11.6 23.7
1991 112 6.6 16.9 0
1993 184 8.9 20.7 23.4
1994 186 9.3 20.0 25.3
1995 194 11.7 16.6 24.7
1996 194 11.7 16.6 24.7
1997 195 12.7 15.4 17.9
1998 169 n/a 0.0 20.7
1999 181 14.9 12.1 21.5
2000 174 12.3 14.1 31.6
2001 184 10.6 17.4 27.7
2002 157 10.0 15.7 36.9
2003 157 10.0 15.7 36.9
2004 170 9.0 18.9 41.8
2005 158 12.3 12.8 43
2006 145 12.1 12.0 37.9
2007 133 10.9 12.2 41.4
2008 129 10.9 11.8 46.5
2009 140 11.6 12.1 34.3
2010 140 9.7 14.3 41.4
2011 165 10.9 15.1 43
2012 156 11.7 13.2 42.9
2013 162 12.0 13.4 32.7
2014 151 9.9 15.1 40.4
2015 147 12.0 12.2 44.2
2016 141 11.0 12.8 40.4
2017 140 10.8 12.9 42.1
2018 147 11.1 13.1 32
2019 167 11.2 14.8 28.1
2020 185 11.3 16.2 21.6
2021 187 11.1 16.7 27.3
2022 185 10.5 17.5 15.1
2023 167 9.9 16.7 34.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Rushford-Peterson Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 96 8.1 11.8 26
1989 99 8.9 11.1 19.2
1990 76 6.5 11.6 23.7
1991 112 6.6 16.9 0
1993 184 8.9 20.7 23.4
1994 186 9.3 20.0 25.3
1995 194 11.7 16.6 24.7
1996 194 11.7 16.6 24.7
1997 195 12.7 15.4 17.9
1998 169 n/a 0.0 20.7
1999 181 14.9 12.1 21.5
2000 174 12.3 14.1 31.6
2001 184 10.6 17.4 27.7
2002 157 10.0 15.7 36.9
2003 157 10.0 15.7 36.9
2004 170 9.0 18.9 41.8
2005 158 12.3 12.8 43
2006 145 12.1 12.0 37.9
2007 133 10.9 12.2 41.4
2008 129 10.9 11.8 46.5
2009 140 11.6 12.1 34.3
2010 140 9.7 14.3 41.4
2011 165 10.9 15.1 43
2012 156 11.7 13.2 42.9
2013 162 12.0 13.4 32.7
2014 151 9.9 15.1 40.4
2015 147 12.0 12.2 44.2
2016 141 11.0 12.8 40.4
2017 140 10.8 12.9 42.1
2018 147 11.1 13.1 32
2019 167 11.2 14.8 28.1
2020 185 11.3 16.2 21.6
2021 187 11.1 16.7 27.3
2022 185 10.5 17.5 15.1
2023 167 9.9 16.7 34.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Rushford-Peterson Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,015

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rushford-Peterson Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 234th of 533 Middle schoolsRanks 119th of 529 Middle schools
 21.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Rushford-Peterson Middle)44.148.8
 4.7%
   6th Grade Math (Rushford-Peterson Public Schools)44.148.8
 4.7%
   6th Grade Math (Minnesota)50.539.7
 10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Rushford-Peterson Middle)74.663.4
 11.2%
   6th Grade Reading (Rushford-Peterson Public Schools)74.663.4
 11.2%
   6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)62.853.4
 9.4%
7th Grade Math (Rushford-Peterson Middle)61.149.1
 12%
   7th Grade Math (Rushford-Peterson Public Schools)61.149.1
 12%
   7th Grade Math (Minnesota)52.139.7
 12.4%
7th Grade Reading (Rushford-Peterson Middle)61.142.1
 19%
   7th Grade Reading (Rushford-Peterson Public Schools)61.142.1
 19%
   7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.545.2
 12.3%
8th Grade Math (Rushford-Peterson Middle)38.955.9
 17%
   8th Grade Math (Rushford-Peterson Public Schools)38.955.9
 17%
   8th Grade Math (Minnesota)55.240.3
 14.9%
8th Grade Reading (Rushford-Peterson Middle)5041
 9%
   8th Grade Reading (Rushford-Peterson Public Schools)5041
 9%
   8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.744.8
 12.9%
8th Grade Science (Rushford-Peterson Middle)35.232.8
 2.4%
   8th Grade Science (Rushford-Peterson Public Schools)35.232.8
 2.4%
   8th Grade Science (Minnesota)4327.6
 15.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students167167
African American30
 100%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic34
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White158158
Two or More Races35
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients28.1%34.1%
 6%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rushford-Peterson Middle

Students at Rushford-Peterson Middle are 95% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

Students who attend Rushford-Peterson Middle usually go on to attend Rushford-Peterson Senior High

In the 2022-23 school year, 167 students attended Rushford-Peterson Middle.

Rushford-Peterson Middle ranks 202nd of 545 Minnesota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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