Best Public Schools in Zip Code 55971

Summary:

The 55971 zip code is home to three schools in the Rushford-Peterson Public Schools district, serving students from elementary through high school. Among these schools, Rushford-Peterson Elementary stands out as a top performer, consistently ranking in the top 30% of Minnesota elementary schools and exceeding state averages on standardized tests. Meanwhile, Rushford-Peterson Senior High boasts an impressive 100% four-year graduation rate and 0% dropout rate, indicating a strong focus on student success.

Academically, Rushford-Peterson Elementary and Senior High excel, with students outperforming district and state averages on MCA-III Math, Reading, and Science tests. However, Rushford-Peterson Middle School shows more mixed results, with some grade levels exceeding state averages and others falling behind. The district's student population is predominantly white, with limited racial and ethnic diversity, which may be an area for the district to consider addressing.

Overall, the Rushford-Peterson school district appears to be performing well, with its elementary and high school campuses standing out as particularly strong performers. However, the district may benefit from further analysis and targeted interventions to address any specific challenges faced by the middle school students and teachers, as well as explore ways to foster a more diverse and inclusive learning environment for all students.

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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 3rd Grade	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 11th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 3rd Grade	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 10th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 5th Grade	MCA-III Science 8th Grade	MCA-III Science End of Course	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Rushford-Peterson Middle	Public	6-8	1000 Pine Meadows Lane	Rushford	55971	Fillmore County	Rushford-Peterson Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(507) 864-7785	149	9	16.1	35.6%	135 (90.6%)	1 (0.7%)	8 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.4%)	58.8	202^nd of 545 public middle schools	62.9%		71.4	119^th of 529 public middle schools	77.5%	83				30.4	46.5	69.1		50.0				50.0	27.9	37.5		38.6		35.9		35.9	$10,015
Rushford-Peterson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1000 Pine Meadows Lane	Rushford	55971	Fillmore County	Rushford-Peterson Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 864-7785	260	23	11.1	39.2%	238 (91.5%)	2 (0.8%)	11 (4.2%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.3%)	71.4	241^st of 881 public elementary schools	72.6%		61.6	352^nd of 845 public elementary schools	58.3%	111	71.1	63.8	51.3					62.1	52.6	53.2	64.1					56.5	56.4			56.4	$11,587
Rushford-Peterson Senior High	Public	9-12	1000 Pine Meadows Lane	Rushford	55971	Fillmore County	Rushford-Peterson Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(507) 864-7786	223	15	14.7	27.8%	212 (95.1%)	2 (0.9%)	2 (0.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	5 (2.2%)	62.8	191^st of 480 public high schools	60.2%		55.3	222^nd of 476 public high schools	53.4%	31							52.0	52.0							45.9	45.9			37.9	37.9	$14,412

Cities Near Zip Code 55971

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Rushford	1.54 mi	3	144^th
Houston	9.61 mi	7	252^nd
Lanesboro	12.26 mi	2	249^th
Lewiston	13.91 mi	2	150^th
Caledonia	16.48 mi	3	58^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

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