RPS Online Middle School

Summary:

RPS Online Middle School is a small, public virtual middle school serving grades 7-8 in the Rochester Public School District in Minnesota, with a diverse student population of just 73 students.

While RPS Online Middle School has a lower student-teacher ratio than nearby traditional middle schools like Kellogg Middle and John Adams Middle, it significantly underperforms academically. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 12.9% of students were proficient or better in MCA-III Math, compared to 41.83% for the Rochester Public School District and 45.47% for the state of Minnesota. Similarly, only 24% of students were proficient or better in MCA-III Reading, compared to 49.7% for the district and 49.85% for the state.

The school's academic struggles extend to specific student groups as well, with RPS Online Middle School ranking 438 out of 474 Minnesota middle schools for female students and 402 out of 473 for low socioeconomic status students. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 58.9% in the 2022-2023 school year, significantly higher than the district and state averages. These findings suggest that the challenges faced by virtual schools in providing a high-quality education, especially for disadvantaged student populations, may be contributing to the poor performance of RPS Online Middle School.

Detail:

Public, Virtual 7-8

2435 20th St SE
Rochester, MN 55904-8888

(507) 328-4830

District: Rochester Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
484^th of 545 Minnesota Middle Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 8.9

Number of students: 73

Racial breakdown:

White:

49.3%

African American:

17.8%

Two or more races:

16.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 58.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details RPS Online Middle School ranks worse than 88.8% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.59. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

RPS Online Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks RPS Online Middle School 484^th of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See RPS Online Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Rochester Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Rochester Public School District 205^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for RPS Online Middle School

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Rank History for all students at RPS Online Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	13.59	484^th	545	11.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at RPS Online Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	21.65	402^nd	473	15.0%

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Rank History for Female students at RPS Online Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	9.74	438^th	474	7.6%

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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.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for RPS Online Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2022	47	16	18	18	0	0	16	0	115
2023	36	13	5	7	0	0	12	0	73

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 RPS Online Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	115	6.8	16.8	50.4
2023	73	8.1	8.9	58.9

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 RPS Online Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	115	6.8	16.8	50.4
2023	73	8.1	8.9	58.9

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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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)						MCA-III Reading (2024)						MCA-III Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 4th Grade	MCA-III Math 5th Grade	MCA-III Math 6th Grade	MCA-III Math 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 4th Grade	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	MCA-III Reading 7th Grade	MCA-III Reading 8th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 5th Grade	MCA-III Science 8th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
RPS Online Middle School	Public, Virtual	7-8	2435 20th St SE	Rochester	55904	Olmsted County	Rochester Public School District	No	No	Yes	No	(507) 328-4830	73	8	8.9	58.9%	36 (49.3%)	13 (17.8%)	7 (9.6%)	5 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (16.4%)	13.6	484^th of 545 public middle schools	11.2%					(n/a)				20.0	9.5	12.9					18.8	24.0		11.1	11.1
John Adams Middle	Public	6-8	1525 31st St NW	Rochester	55901	Olmsted County	Rochester Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 328-5700	731	20	36.7	41.5%	421 (57.6%)	111 (15.2%)	48 (6.6%)	77 (10.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	73 (10.0%)	63.2	173^rd of 545 public middle schools	68.3%					(n/a)			32.2	34.0	46.4	37.3			53.6	49.6	51.5	51.6		33.8	33.8	$11,895
Dakota Middle School	Public	6-8	5501 65th St NW	Rochester	55901	Olmsted County	Rochester Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(507) 328-4530	967	25	38.1	42.4%	498 (51.5%)	191 (19.8%)	74 (7.7%)	130 (13.4%)	5 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	69 (7.1%)	41.4	327^th of 545 public middle schools	40.0%					(n/a)			26.9	24.2	22.4	24.6			48.0	44.4	41.1	44.6		21.5	21.5
Kellogg Middle	Public	6-8	503 17th St NE	Rochester	55906	Olmsted County	Rochester Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 328-5800	856	22	39.5	43.0%	452 (52.8%)	130 (15.2%)	107 (12.5%)	74 (8.6%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	89 (10.4%)	54.1	241^st of 545 public middle schools	55.8%					(n/a)			32.1	32.7	31.3	32.1			50.8	45.7	43.8	46.7		32.4	32.4	$12,077
Middle School Right Fit	Public	6-8	1200 Broadway Ave S	Rochester	55904	Olmsted County	Rochester Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 328-5650	26	5	5.5	80.8%	11 (42.3%)	8 (30.8%)	2 (7.7%)	2 (7.7%)	1 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (7.7%)	3.3	541^st of 545 public middle schools	0.7%					(n/a)			0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0				6.7	8.3	8.3		0.0	0.0	$17,865
Willow Creek Middle	Public	6-8	2425 11th Ave SE	Rochester	55904	Olmsted County	Rochester Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 328-5900	890	21	43.1	45.1%	463 (52.0%)	103 (11.6%)	208 (23.4%)	45 (5.1%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	68 (7.6%)	44.4	308^th of 545 public middle schools	43.5%					(n/a)			34.2	36.3	28.5	33.0			45.3	41.9	35.0	40.8		21.0	21.0	$12,038
Byron Middle School	Public	6-8	601 4th St NW	Byron	55920	Olmsted County	Byron Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 775-2189	543	23	23.2	15.3%	487 (89.7%)	2 (0.4%)	20 (3.7%)	10 (1.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.2%)	84	57^th of 545 public middle schools	89.5%		84.5	48^th of 529 public middle schools	90.9%	9			59.2	54.9	44.4	52.7			69.2	59.2	56.2	61.4		41.6	41.6	$10,272
Pine Island Middle	Public	4-8	223 1st Ave SE	Pine Island	55963	Goodhue County	Pine Island Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 356-4849	506	20	24.8	19.6%	446 (88.1%)	17 (3.4%)	19 (3.8%)	9 (1.8%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.4%)	70.9	137^th of 545 public middle schools	74.9%		78.7	80^th of 529 public middle schools	84.9%	57		41.4	40.2	58.3	48.5	46.7		60.6	57.3	58.3	41.7	53.8	37.4	34.4	35.7	$9,488
Plainview-Elgin-Millville 4-6	Public	4-6	210 2nd St SW	Elgin	55932	Wabasha County	Plainview-Elgin-Millville	No	No	No	No	(507) 876-2213	352	23	15.6	38.9%	306 (86.9%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (10.2%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.3%)								(n/a)	68.8	60.7	49.0			59.3	43.8	65.8	63.5			58.4	57.3		57.3	$8,397
Plainview-Elgin-Millville Junior	Public	7-8	70 1st St SE	Elgin	55932	Wabasha County	Plainview-Elgin-Millville	No	No	No	No	(507) 876-2521	240	7	36.1	38.8%	201 (83.8%)	3 (1.3%)	31 (12.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.1%)	76	98^th of 545 public middle schools	82.0%		78.3	82^nd of 529 public middle schools	84.5%	16				34.1	62.4	47.2				52.8	55.1	53.8		38.0	38.0	$8,656

Frequently Asked Questions about RPS Online Middle School

What is the racial makeup of RPS Online Middle School?

Students at RPS Online Middle School are 49% White, 18% African American, 16% Two or more races, 10% Hispanic, 7% Asian.

How many students attend RPS Online Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 73 students attended RPS Online Middle School.

Is RPS Online Middle School a good school?

RPS Online Middle School ranks in the bottom 11.2% of Minnesota middle schools.

What district is RPS Online Middle School in?

Rochester Public School District

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