Serving 495 students in grades 6-8, Rochester Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 495 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rochester Middle School's student population of 495 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
495 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rochester Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rochester Middle School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1375 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
29%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
59%
49%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
8%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rochester Middle School's ranking?
Rochester Middle School is ranked #1375 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Rochester Middle School often compared to?
Rochester Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tenino Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Rochester Middle School?
495 students attend Rochester Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Rochester Middle School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rochester Middle School?
Rochester Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Rochester Middle School offer ?
Rochester Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Rochester Middle School part of?
Rochester Middle School is part of Rochester School District.
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