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Rush City Secondary vs. Braham Area Secondary

Should you attend Rush City Secondary or Braham Area Secondary? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Rush City Secondary
51001 Fairfield Ave
Rush City, MN 55069
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Braham Area Secondary
531 Elmhurst Ave S
Braham, MN 55006
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Rush City Secondary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 411 students in grades 7-12, Rush City Secondary ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Serving 359 students in grades 7-12, Braham Area Secondary ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
7-12
7-12
Total Students
411 students
359 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Rush City Secondary over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Braham Area Secondary over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
56% | 44%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Rush City Secondary.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Braham Area Secondary.
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
18 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Rush City Secondary over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Braham Area Secondary over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Rush City Secondary with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Rush City Public School District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Braham Area Secondary with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Braham Public School District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1043 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
#1228 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Rush City Secondary, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Braham Area Secondary, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in MN)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in MN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rush City Secondary who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Rush City Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Braham Area Secondary who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Braham Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
47%
(Bottom 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rush City Secondary who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Rush City Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Braham Area Secondary who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Braham Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Top 20% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rush City Secondary who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Rush City Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Braham Area Secondary who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Braham Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90-94%
(Top 20% in MN)
80-89%
(Top 50% in MN)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Rush City Secondary with the average graduation rate observed in the Rush City Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Braham Area Secondary with the average graduation rate observed in the Braham Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Rush City Secondary by grade.
This chart displays the students of Braham Area Secondary by grade.
Grade 7 Students
80
68
Grade 8 Students
67
71
Grade 9 Students
72
50
Grade 10 Students
57
65
Grade 11 Students
68
56
Grade 12 Students
67
49

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Rush City Secondary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Rush City Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Braham Area Secondary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Braham Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Asian
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Rush City Secondary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Rush City Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Braham Area Secondary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Braham Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Rush City Secondary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Rush City Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Braham Area Secondary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Braham Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Rush City Secondary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Rush City Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Braham Area Secondary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Braham Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
86%
88%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Rush City Secondary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Rush City Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Braham Area Secondary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Braham Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Rush City Secondary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Rush City Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Braham Area Secondary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Braham Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.26
0.22
This chart showcases the diversity score of Rush City Secondary, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Rush City Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Braham Area Secondary, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Braham Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
32%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Rush City Secondary, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Rush City Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Braham Area Secondary, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Braham Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Rush City Secondary, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Rush City Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Braham Area Secondary, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Braham Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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