Rochester School District
School District · Rochester, Washington
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,440
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,440
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
How this district compares
Washington rank
#149 of 233
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.4
below Washington avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,440
+$716 vs Washington median
District size
2,144 students
Larger than Washington median
About Rochester School District
Rochester School District is a Rochester, Washington school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 2,144 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.3:1. The district invests $18,440 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.0/10, Rochester School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Rochester Primary School, which has a composite score of 7.5/10.
In standardized testing, Rochester School District students show an average math proficiency of 39.2% and ELA proficiency of 50.4%.
The district includes 2 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
5 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Washington
- City
- Rochester
- Total Enrollment
- 2,144
- Teachers (FTE)
- 124
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Rochester School District?
Rochester School District has 5 schools in total — 2 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 6.0/10. 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 $18,440 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Rochester School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Rochester School District is 17.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Rochester School District?
Rochester Primary School is the highest-rated school in Rochester School District with a composite score of 7.5/10.
What are the test scores in Rochester School District?
Across schools in Rochester School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 39.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Rochester School District compare to other districts in Washington?
Rochester School District has an average school rating of 6.0/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Washington 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
- 6.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 39.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 50.4%
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 WA
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Washington 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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