Top Rankings
Rochester Community School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 14,723 students in Rochester Community School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Rochester Community School District have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 46% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Rochester Community School District are Brewster Elementary School, Musson Elementary School and Rochester Adams High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Rochester Community School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Michigan.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
22 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
14,723 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
746 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
District Rank
Rochester Community School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 860 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has increased from 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#24 out of 866 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
38%
Graduation Rate
97%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.55
# American Indian Students
33 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2,328 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
16%
3%
# Hispanic Students
1,060 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
9%
# Black Students
478 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
3%
18%
# White Students
10,199 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
70%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
21 Students
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
604 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
1,138
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,062
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,004
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,094
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,044
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,081
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,161
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,122
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,144
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,179
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,216
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,194
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,241
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
43
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,788 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,113 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$218 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$223 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,788
$18,370
Spending / Student
$15,113
$17,559
Best Rochester Community School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Brewster Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1535 Brewster Rd
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-3300
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-3300
Grades: PK-5
| 397 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Musson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3500 Dutton Rd
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-4200
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-4200
Grades: PK-5
| 527 students
Rank: #33.
Rochester Adams High School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3200 W Tienken Rd
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-5200
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-5200
Grades: 7-12
| 1,534 students
Rank: #44.
Van Hoosen Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1339 N Adams Rd
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-4900
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-4900
Grades: 6-12
| 864 students
Rank: #55.
University Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
600 Croydon Rd
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 726-4400
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 726-4400
Grades: PK-5
| 397 students
Rank: #66.
North Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1385 Mahaffy Ave
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 726-4300
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 726-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 503 students
Rank: #77.
Hugger Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5050 Sheldon Rd
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-3800
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-3800
Grades: PK-5
| 519 students
Rank: #88.
Stoney Creek High School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6755 Sheldon Rd
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-5700
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-5700
Grades: 6-12
| 1,524 students
Rank: #99.
Baldwin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4325 Bannister Rd
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-3200
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-3200
Grades: PK-5
| 533 students
Rank: #1010.
Rochester Community Schools Virtual Campus
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1440 John R Rd
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 726-5916
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 726-5916
Grades: K-12
| 147 students
Rank: #1111.
Reuther Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1430 E Auburn Rd
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 726-4700
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 726-4700
Grades: 6-12
| 655 students
Rank: #1212.
West Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
500 Old Perch Rd
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 726-5000
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 726-5000
Grades: 6-12
| 843 students
Rank: #1313.
Hart Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6500 Sheldon Rd
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-4500
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-4500
Grades: 6-12
| 1,032 students
Rank: #1414.
Meadow Brook Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2350 Munster Rd
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 726-4100
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 726-4100
Grades: PK-5
| 396 students
Rank: #1515.
Delta Kelly Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3880 Adams Rd
Oakland, MI 48363
(248) 726-3500
Oakland, MI 48363
(248) 726-3500
Grades: PK-5
| 632 students
Rank: #1616.
Hampton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
530 Hampton Cir
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 726-3700
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 726-3700
Grades: PK-5
| 517 students
Rank: #1717.
Long Meadow Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
450 Allston Dr
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 726-3900
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 726-3900
Grades: PK-5
| 571 students
Rank: #1818.
Rochester High School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
180 S Livernois Rd
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 726-5400
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 726-5400
Grades: 7-12
| 1,690 students
Rank: #1919.
Hamlin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
270 W Hamlin Rd
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 726-3600
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 726-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 449 students
Rank: #2020.
Brooklands Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
490 E Auburn Rd
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 726-3400
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 726-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 488 students
Rank: #2121.
John M Schultz Educational Campus
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1440 John R Rd
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 726-5900
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 726-5900
Grades: 9-12
| 55 students
Rank: #2222.
Mcgregor Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1101 1st St
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 726-4000
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 726-4000
Grades: PK-5
| 450 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rochester Community School District?
Rochester Community School District manages 22 public schools serving 14,723 students.
What is the rank of Rochester Community School District?
Rochester Community School District is ranked #24 out of 860 school districts in Michigan (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rochester Community School District?
70% of Rochester Community School District students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rochester Community School District?
Rochester Community School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Rochester Community School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,113 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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