Rochester Community School District
School District · Rochester Hls, Michigan
Avg Rating
7.3
out of 10
Schools
22
13 elem, 8 high
Enrollment
14,950
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.6:1
Avg Rating
7.3
out of 10
Schools
22
13 elem, 8 high
Enrollment
14,950
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.6:1
Evaluating Rochester Community School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Rochester Community School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Brewster Elementary School
Rochester Hills · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Musson Elementary School
Rochester Hills · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Rochester Adams High School
Rochester Hills · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#77 of 533
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.1
above Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,929
+$346 vs Michigan median
District size
14,950 students
Much larger than Michigan median
The short answer
Rochester Community School District ranks #77 of 533 Michigan districts by overall school rating. Rochester Community School District's schools with real test data average 7.3/10 across 22 schools. Its top-rated schools are Brewster Elementary School (8.8/10), Musson Elementary School (8.4/10), and Rochester Adams High School (8.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.8/10 despite 7% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.2 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Rochester Community School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Rochester Community School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (22 of 22). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brewster Elementary School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Musson Elementary School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Rochester Adams High School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Stoney Creek High School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Hampton Elementary School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Hugger Elementary School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 7 | North Hill Elementary School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 8 | University Hills Elem School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Rochester High School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 10 | Meadow Brook Elementary School | 7.6 / 10 |
See all 22 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Rochester Community School District
Rochester Community School District is a Rochester Hls, Michigan school district serving 22 schools.The district educates 14,950 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.6:1. District-level spending was $14,929 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.3/10, Rochester Community School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Brewster Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.
In standardized testing, Rochester Community School District students show an average math proficiency of 69.5% and ELA proficiency of 73.4%.
The district includes 13 elementary schools, and 8 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Rochester Community School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Rochester Community School District with test data.
Schools in Rochester Community School District
22 schoolsElementary Schools13
High Schools8
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Rochester Hls
- Total Enrollment
- 14,950
- Teachers (FTE)
- 803
- District spending per student
- $14,929NCES 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 Community School District?
Rochester Community School District has 22 schools in total — 13 elementary, and 8 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Rochester Community School District?
The average composite rating for Rochester Community School District is 7.3/10. 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 Community School District?
Rochester Community School District's district-level spending was $14,929 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 Community School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Rochester Community School District is 18.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Rochester Community School District?
Brewster Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Rochester Community School District with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What are the test scores in Rochester Community School District?
Across schools in Rochester Community School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 69.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 73.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Rochester Community School District compare to other districts in Michigan?
Rochester Community School District has an average school rating of 7.3/10 across 22 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Michigan 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
- 7.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 69.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 73.4%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan 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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