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Rush City Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 912 students in Rush City Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Rush City Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,717 Schools
# Students
912 Students
870,506 Students
# Teachers
63 Teachers
54,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Rush City Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 527 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#256 out of 527 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
41%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.58
# American Indian Students
11 Students
15,500 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
2%
# Asian Students
24 Students
60,856 Students
% Asian Students
2%
7%
# Hispanic Students
35 Students
94,935 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
11%
# Black Students
6 Students
101,896 Students
% Black Students
1%
12%
# White Students
792 Students
542,289 Students
% White Students
87%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
44 Students
54,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
17
23,824
# Students in K Grade:
66
61,392
# Students in 1st Grade:
60
62,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
78
61,018
# Students in 3rd Grade:
65
62,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
52
62,448
# Students in 5th Grade:
72
62,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
83
62,476
# Students in 7th Grade:
69
64,303
# Students in 8th Grade:
73
65,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
63
69,277
# Students in 10th Grade:
75
70,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
73
68,487
# Students in 12th Grade:
66
73,241
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,579 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,289 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,579
$17,860
Spending / Student
$12,289
$18,586
Best Rush City Public School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
C.e. Jacobson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
95 S Harte
Rush City, MN 55069
(320) 358-1362
Rush City, MN 55069
(320) 358-1362
Grades: PK-6
| 493 students
Rank: #22.
Rush City Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
51001 Fairfield Ave
Rush City, MN 55069
(320) 358-4795
Rush City, MN 55069
(320) 358-4795
Grades: 7-12
| 419 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rush City Public School District?
Rush City Public School District manages 2 public schools serving 912 students.
What is the rank of Rush City Public School District?
Rush City Public School District is ranked #273 out of 527 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rush City Public School District?
87% of Rush City Public School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rush City Public School District?
Rush City Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Rush City Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,289 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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