Top Rankings
Rush City ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø 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 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 871 students in Rush City ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Rush City ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
871 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
68 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Rush City ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 520 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#224 out of 525 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
41%
Graduation Rate
92%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.59
% American Indian
2%
2%
% Asian
3%
7%
% Hispanic
4%
12%
% Black
n/a
12%
% White
86%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,312 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,868 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,312
$17,854
Spending / Student
$12,868
$18,580
Best Rush City ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
C.e. Jacobson Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
95 S Harte
Rush City, MN 55069
(320) 358-1362
Rush City, MN 55069
(320) 358-1362
Grades: PK-6
| 460 students
Rank: #22.
Rush City Secondary
(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
| 411 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rush City ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
Rush City ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District manages 2 public schools serving 871 students.
What is the rank of Rush City ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
Rush City ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District is ranked #252 out of 520 school districts in Minnesota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rush City ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
86% of Rush City ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rush City ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
Rush City ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Rush City ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,868 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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