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Rochester Intermediate School

Middle School · Rochester Cusd 3a · Rochester, IL

A Rochester Cusd 3a middle school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

900 Jack Taylor Dr, Rochester, IL 62563

  • Math 40% proficient (2019)
  • Reading 18% proficient (2022)
  • 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.2Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-6.73 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.9Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency40% (2019 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency18% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency29% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-11.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile43th
Resources & Environment5.9Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.4:1
District spending per student$14,490
Chronic Absenteeism8.2%

Students at Rochester Intermediate School score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency40%(2019 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2019 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency18%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 16 points since 2017, to 18% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
96%
ELA
89%
2010
Math
96%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
95%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
81%
ELA
76%
2013
Math
85%
ELA
73%
2014
Math
40%
ELA
36%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
30%
2016
Math
41%
ELA
28%
2017
Math
39%
ELA
28%
2018
Math
40%
ELA
40%
2019
Math
40%
ELA
40%
2022
ELA
18%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

Based on 23 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

20.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Rochester Intermediate School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average613/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rochester), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$111,813

Median home value

$256,100

Median rent

$1,333/mo

College educated

46.6%

Homeownership

96.4%

Poverty rate

3.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62563; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Rochester Cusd 3a

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#4 of 5
District spending per student
$14,490NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
2.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Rochester Intermediate School is listed in Rochester CUSD 3A; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Rochester Intermediate School

Rochester Intermediate School is a public middle school in Rochester, IL, part of Rochester Cusd 3a, serving approximately 415 students in grades 4th-6th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #3,323 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Rochester Intermediate School

What grades does Rochester Intermediate School serve?

Rochester Intermediate School serves students in grades 4th through 6th.

How many students attend Rochester Intermediate School?

Rochester Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 415 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Rochester Intermediate School?

The student-teacher ratio at Rochester Intermediate School is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Rochester Intermediate School rank in IL?

Rochester Intermediate School ranks #3,323 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Rochester Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?

Rochester Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Rochester Intermediate School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Rochester Intermediate School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Rochester Intermediate School a charter school?

No, Rochester Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Rochester Intermediate School a Title I school?

No, Rochester Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rochester Intermediate School?

20.2% of students at Rochester Intermediate School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
4th – 6th
Enrollment
415
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Sangamon County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
8.2%
Area population (ZIP 62563)
5,575
Area average commute
21.2 min
Area median age
45
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 62563; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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