Rochester School District
School District · Rochester, New Hampshire
Avg Rating
4.2
out of 10
Schools
10
7 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
3,855
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Avg Rating
4.2
out of 10
Schools
10
7 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
3,855
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
How this district compares
New Hampshire rank
#85 of 90
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-2.1
below New Hampshire avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,389
$3,993 vs New Hampshire median
District size
3,855 students
Much larger than New Hampshire median
The short answer
Rochester School District ranks #85 of 90 New Hampshire districts by overall school rating. Rochester School District's schools with real test data average 4.2/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are School Street School (7.6/10), Spaulding High School (5.2/10), and Mcclelland School (5.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.6/10 despite 58% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.6 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 School District schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +21.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Rochester School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Rochester School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (10 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | School Street School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Spaulding High School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Mcclelland School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Gonic School | 4.4 / 10 |
| 5 | East Rochester School | 4.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Rochester Middle School | 3.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Maple Street Magnet School | 3.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Bud Carlson Academy | 2.9 / 10 |
| 9 | Chamberlain Street School | 2.6 / 10 |
| 10 | William Allen School | 2.6 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Rochester School District
Rochester School District is a Rochester, New Hampshire school district serving 10 schools.The district educates 3,855 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.4:1. District-level spending was $18,389 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 4.2/10, Rochester School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is School Street School, which has a composite score of 7.6/10.
In standardized testing, Rochester School District students show an average math proficiency of 41.3% and ELA proficiency of 44.6%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Rochester School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Rochester School District with test data.
Schools in Rochester School District
10 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- New Hampshire
- City
- Rochester
- Total Enrollment
- 3,855
- Teachers (FTE)
- 287
- District spending per student
- $18,389NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 9.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Rochester School District?
Rochester School District has 10 schools in total — 7 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Rochester School District?
The average composite rating for Rochester School District is 4.2/10. 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 School District?
Rochester School District's district-level spending was $18,389 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 School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Rochester School District is 13.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Rochester School District?
School Street School is the highest-rated school in Rochester School District with a composite score of 7.6/10.
What are the test scores in Rochester School District?
Across schools in Rochester School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 41.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 44.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Rochester School District compare to other districts in New Hampshire?
Rochester School District has an average school rating of 4.2/10 across 10 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New Hampshire 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
- 4.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 41.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 44.6%
How we rate schools
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Compare Rochester School District with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Nashua School District (21)
- Fall Mountain Regional School District (12)
- Contoocook Valley School District (11)
- Derry Cooperative School District (8)
- Governor Wentworth Regional School District (8)
- Kearsarge Regional School District (8)
- Salem School District (8)
- Concord School District (7)
- Hudson School District (7)
- Keene School District (7)
- Merrimack Valley School District (7)
- Monadnock Regional School District (7)
- Timberlane Regional School District (7)
- Bedford School District (6)
- Claremont School District (6)
- Londonderry School District (6)
- Merrimack School District (6)
- Newfound Area School District (6)
- Portsmouth School District (6)
- Conway School District (5)
- Dover School District (5)
- Goffstown School District (5)
- Laconia School District (5)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New Hampshire 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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