RUSHFORD-PETERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL

RUSHFORD-PETERSON MIDDLE is a Title I public middle school that is part of the RUSHFORD-PETERSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS school district, located in RUSHFORD, MN with about 147 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 11 teachers, RUSHFORD-PETERSON MIDDLE has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

RUSHFORD-PETERSON MIDDLE School, located in Rushford, Minnesota, serves as a vital component of the Rushford-Peterson Schools district. Situated in a picturesque area of the Root River Valley, the school provides a focused learning environment for students in the middle grades, emphasizing both academic development and personal growth. The school is part of a district known for its strong community ties and commitment to preparing students for the transition to high school through a structured and supportive educational experience.

The school’s mission is centered on fostering a high-quality learning environment that encourages curiosity, character, and scholastic achievement. By offering a blend of core academic subjects alongside extracurricular opportunities, RUSHFORD-PETERSON MIDDLE School aims to address the developmental needs of its students while maintaining the small-town values characteristic of the region. Parents and community members interested in specific curriculum details, school calendars, or administrative updates can find extensive resources on the district's official website at http://www.r-pschools.com.

For more information, contact RUSHFORD-PETERSON MIDDLE at (507) 864-7785 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1000 PINE MEADOWS LANE
RUSHFORD, MN 55971-8888
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RUSHFORD-PETERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in RUSHFORD, MN with about 147 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Minnesota

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
147
Teachers:
11.14
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 147 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending RUSHFORD-PETERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 96% of the student body.

White
95.9%
Hispanic/Latino
2.7%
Two or more races
1.4%

Female
47.6%
Male
52.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.