Top Rankings
Rochester School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,891 students in Rochester School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
Public Schools in Rochester School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NH)
# Schools
11 Schools
504 Schools
# Students
3,891 Students
168,446 Students
# Teachers
294 Teachers
14,819 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Rochester School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 189 school districts in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 79% has decreased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#176 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
36%
Graduation Rate
79%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.31
# American Indian Students
8 Students
362 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
63 Students
5,181 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
135 Students
12,054 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
7%
# Black Students
41 Students
3,549 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
3,408 Students
139,336 Students
% White Students
88%
83%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
138 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
234 Students
7,895 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
68
4,386
# Students in K Grade:
246
11,141
# Students in 1st Grade:
257
12,261
# Students in 2nd Grade:
279
12,087
# Students in 3rd Grade:
263
12,123
# Students in 4th Grade:
287
12,458
# Students in 5th Grade:
267
12,406
# Students in 6th Grade:
275
12,587
# Students in 7th Grade:
254
12,430
# Students in 8th Grade:
318
13,072
# Students in 9th Grade:
368
14,183
# Students in 10th Grade:
354
13,691
# Students in 11th Grade:
348
12,935
# Students in 12th Grade:
307
12,686
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,413 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,644. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,353 is less than the state median of $20,877. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$79 MM
$3,646 MM
Spending
$75 MM
$3,517 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,413
$21,644
Spending / Student
$19,353
$20,877
Best Rochester School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bud Carlson Academy
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rochester School Department, 1
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-3678
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-3678
Grades: 9-12
| 76 students
Rank: #22.
Spaulding High School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
130 Wakefield St.
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-0757
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-0757
Grades: 9-12
| 1,301 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
East Rochester School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
773 Portland St.
Rochester, NH 03868
(603) 332-2146
Rochester, NH 03868
(603) 332-2146
Grades: PK-5
| 293 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Mcclelland School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
59 Brock St.
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-2180
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-2180
Grades: K-5
| 346 students
Rank: #55.
Maple Street Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
27 Maple Street
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-6481
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-6481
Grades: K-5
| 110 students
Rank: #66.
Gonic School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10 Railroad Ave.
Rochester, NH 03839
(603) 332-6487
Rochester, NH 03839
(603) 332-6487
Grades: K-5
| 192 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Nancy Loud School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5 Cocheco Ave.
Rochester, NH 03868
(603) 332-6486
Rochester, NH 03868
(603) 332-6486
Grades: K-4
| 81 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
School Street School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13 School St.
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-6483
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-6483
Grades: K-4
| 66 students
Rank: #99.
William Allen School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
23 Granite St.
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-2280
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-2280
Grades: K-5
| 281 students
Rank: #1010.
Rochester Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
47 Brock St.
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-4090
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-4090
Grades: 6-8
| 847 students
Rank: #1111.
Chamberlain Street School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
65 Chamberlain St.
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-5258
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-5258
Grades: K-5
| 298 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rochester School District?
Rochester School District manages 11 public schools serving 3,891 students.
What is the rank of Rochester School District?
Rochester School District is ranked #174 out of 189 school districts in New Hampshire (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Hampshire school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rochester School District?
88% of Rochester School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rochester School District?
Rochester School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What is Rochester School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,353 is less than the state median of $20,877. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
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