Rocori Middle School

534 N 5th Ave
Cold Spring, MN 56320
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 560 students in grades 6-8, Rocori Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 560 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 30% in MN
  • : 57% (Top 20%)
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Rocori Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Rocori Middle School's student population of 560 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
560 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Rocori Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rocori Middle School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
#465 out of 1860 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Rocori Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
57%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Rocori Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
54%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rocori Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Rocori Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
12%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Rocori Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
12%
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White
84%
62%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota.
0.28
This chart displays the diversity score of Rocori Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Rocori Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Rocori Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rocori Middle School's ranking?
Rocori Middle School is ranked #465 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Rocori Middle School often compared to?
Rocori Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Annandale Middle School, Becker Middle School, Sartell Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Rocori Middle School?
560 students attend Rocori Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Rocori Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rocori Middle School?
Rocori Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rocori Middle School offer ?
Rocori Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Rocori Middle School part of?
Rocori Middle School is part of Rocori Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 560 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 57% (Top 20%)
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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