Rochester School District
School District · Rochester, New Hampshire
Avg Rating
3.3
out of 10
Schools
10
7 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,389
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Avg Rating
3.3
out of 10
Schools
10
7 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,389
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
How this district compares
New Hampshire rank
#89 of 89
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-3.0
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
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. The district invests $18,389 per student annually.
With an average rating of 3.3/10, Rochester School District has schools with varying levels of academic achievement.
The highest-rated school in the district is Bud Carlson Academy, which has a composite score of 4.8/10.
In standardized testing, Rochester School District students show an average math proficiency of 36.7% and ELA proficiency of 38.5%.
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 schools Elementary Schools 7
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- New Hampshire
- City
- Rochester
- Total Enrollment
- 3,855
- Teachers (FTE)
- 287
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data 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 3.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Rochester School District?
Rochester School District spends $18,389 per student per year.
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?
Bud Carlson Academy is the highest-rated school in Rochester School District with a composite score of 4.8/10.
What are the test scores in Rochester School District?
Across schools in Rochester School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 36.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 38.5%. 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 3.3/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 3.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 36.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 38.5%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in NH
Compare Rochester School District with neighboring districts in the state.
- Manchester School District (21)
- Nashua School District (21)
- Fall Mountain Regional School District (12)
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- 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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