Best Schools in Cushing, MN
Cushing, MN has 11 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 4,163 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in Cushing exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Cushing, MN
The top high schools in Cushing, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Staples-motley Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Staples-motley School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 335 Students
2. Pillager Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pillager Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 360 Students
3. Browerville Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Browerville Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 277 Students
4. Little Falls Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Little Falls Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 781 Students
Best Middle Schools in Cushing, MN
The top middle schools in Cushing, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pillager Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pillager Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 407 Students
2. Motley-staples Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Staples-motley School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 295 Students
3. Community Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Little Falls Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 538 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Cushing, MN
The top elementary schools in Cushing, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pillager Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pillager Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 478 Students
2. Staples-motley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Staples-motley School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 301 Students
3. Browerville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Browerville Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 281 Students
4. Knight Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Little Falls Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 110 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Cushing, MN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Cushing, MN has a total population of 1,049 with 13% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Cushing, MN
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Cushing, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.27 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.18 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.09 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Cushing, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Cushing, MN.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Cushing, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Cushing, MN
How many schools are in Cushing, MN?
Cushing, MN has 11 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 4,163 students in total.
How do schools in Cushing perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Cushing score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in Cushing exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Cushing?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 40%
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- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations