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6.6avg / 10

Rochester School District

School District · Rochester, Washington

Students: 2,144
Teachers (FTE): 124
Estimated Scores: 20%

Avg Rating

6.6

out of 10

Schools

5

2 elem, 1 mid, 2 high

Enrollment

2,144

Student-Teacher Ratio

17.3:1

How this district compares

Washington rank

#80 of 233

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.2

above Washington avg

Per-pupil spending

$18,440

+$716 vs Washington median

District size

2,144 students

Larger than Washington median

The short answer

Rochester School District ranks #80 of 233 Washington districts by overall school rating. Rochester School District's schools with real test data average 6.5/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Rochester High School (7.3/10), Rochester Middle School (6.8/10), and Grand Mound Elementary (6.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Grand Mound Elementary

STAAR proficiency rose +9.0 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 (4 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Rochester High School7.3 / 10
2Rochester Middle School6.8 / 10
3Grand Mound Elementary6.6 / 10
4H.e.a.r.t. High School5.4 / 10

See all 5 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, Washington school district serving 5 schools.The district educates 2,144 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.3:1. District-level spending was $18,440 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.6/10, Rochester School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Rochester High School, which has a composite score of 7.3/10.

In standardized testing, Rochester School District students show an average math proficiency of 46.2% and ELA proficiency of 59.1%.

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

Math Proficiency46.2%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency59.1%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Rochester School District with test data.

District Details

State
Washington
City
Rochester
Total Enrollment
2,144
Teachers (FTE)
124
District spending per student
$18,440NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
9.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory 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 6.6/10. 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 $18,440 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 17.3:1.

What is the top-rated school in Rochester School District?

Rochester High School is the highest-rated school in Rochester School District with a composite score of 7.3/10.

What are the test scores in Rochester School District?

Across schools in Rochester School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 46.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.1%. 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 6.6/10 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 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
6.6/10
Math Proficiency
46.2%
ELA Proficiency
59.1%

How we rate schools

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Other 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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