Rochester Cusd 3a School District
School District · Rochester, Illinois
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,047
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,047
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#348 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.1
below Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,490
$2,200 vs Illinois median
District size
2,047 students
Larger than Illinois median
The short answer
Rochester Cusd 3a ranks #348 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. Rochester Cusd 3a's schools with real test data average 6.3/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Rochester JR High School (8.1/10), Rochester Elem Ec-1 Sch (7.4/10), and Rochester Intermediate School (7.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +17.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Rochester Cusd 3a schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Rochester Cusd 3a
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rochester JR High School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Rochester Elem Ec-1 Sch | 7.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Rochester Intermediate School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Rochester High School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Rochester Elem 2-3 | 3.2 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Rochester Cusd 3a
Rochester Cusd 3a is a Rochester, Illinois school district serving 5 schools.The district educates 2,047 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.7:1. District-level spending was $14,490 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.3/10, Rochester Cusd 3a demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Rochester JR High School, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, Rochester Cusd 3a students show an average math proficiency of 46.4% and ELA proficiency of 47.5%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Rochester Cusd 3a, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Rochester Cusd 3a with test data.
Schools in Rochester Cusd 3a
5 schoolsElementary Schools2
Middle Schools2
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Rochester
- Total Enrollment
- 2,047
- Teachers (FTE)
- 130
- District spending per student
- $14,490NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 2.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Rochester Cusd 3a?
Rochester Cusd 3a has 5 schools in total — 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Rochester Cusd 3a?
The average composite rating for Rochester Cusd 3a is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Rochester Cusd 3a?
Rochester Cusd 3a's district-level spending was $14,490 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Rochester Cusd 3a?
The average student-teacher ratio in Rochester Cusd 3a is 15.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Rochester Cusd 3a?
Rochester JR High School is the highest-rated school in Rochester Cusd 3a with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What are the test scores in Rochester Cusd 3a?
Across schools in Rochester Cusd 3a with test data, the average math proficiency is 46.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 47.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Rochester Cusd 3a compare to other districts in Illinois?
Rochester Cusd 3a has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Illinois by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 46.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 47.5%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Illinois Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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