RUSHFORD-PETERSON MIDDLE

RUSHFORD-PETERSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
1000 PINE MEADOWS LANE
RUSHFORD, MN 55971
167 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
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.
167
Total Students
10.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
29.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    158 (94.6 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (3.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    4 (2.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: RUSHFORD-PETERSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone: (507)864-7785
Website: http://www.r-pschools.com
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 167
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 40
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 10

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 43
Grade 7 59
Grade 8 65
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Minnesota Virtual Academy Middle
HOUSTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
403 Students
306 W ELM ST
HOUSTON, MN 55943 (9.6 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th