Serving 317 students in grades 5-7, Rochester Community Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-7
- Enrollment: 317 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rochester Community Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Rochester Community Middle School's student population of 317 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-7
Total Students
317 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rochester Community Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rochester Community Middle School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1145 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
1%
13%
White
89%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rochester Community Middle School's ranking?
Rochester Community Middle School is ranked #1145 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Rochester Community Middle School often compared to?
Rochester Community Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tippecanoe Valley Middle School, Tippecanoe Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Rochester Community Middle School?
317 students attend Rochester Community Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Rochester Community Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rochester Community Middle School?
Rochester Community Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rochester Community Middle School offer ?
Rochester Community Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-7
What school district is Rochester Community Middle School part of?
Rochester Community Middle School is part of Rochester Community School Corp School District.
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