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#861 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 48% in state

Rochester Memorial

Elementary School · Rochester · Rochester, MA

An elementary school in Rochester, MA where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

16 Pine Street, Rochester, MA 02770

  • Math 49% vs MA 42% (2025)
  • Reading 47% vs MA 42% (2025)
  • 12:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.3Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-1.65 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.3Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency48.8% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency46.8% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+6.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+4.1 pts
Overall Proficiency48% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected-8.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile47th
Resources & Environment6.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12:1
District spending per student$18,250
Chronic Absenteeism12.3%

Students at Rochester Memorial score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MCAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.

Math Proficiency49%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
42%(2025 MCAS)
ELA Proficiency47%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
42%(2025 MCAS)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 24 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 48% recently.

Show all 17 years
2009
Math
70%
ELA
74%
2010
Math
64%
ELA
74%
2011
Math
69%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
68%
ELA
73%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
69%
2014
Math
71%
ELA
73%
2015
Math
73%
ELA
73%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
54%
ELA
58%
2018
Math
55%
ELA
58%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
44%
ELA
56%
2021*
Math
45%
ELA
56%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
41%
2023
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2024
Math
41%
ELA
43%
2025
Math
49%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 96 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

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

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Boston map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 16Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average348/100K

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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

$119,164

Median home value

$542,800

Median rent

$1,442/mo

College educated

41.9%

Homeownership

87.7%

Poverty rate

5.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02770; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Acushnet Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.0PK–42.5 mi517Compare →
Casimir PulaskiEnrollment path unverified5.2PK–54.2 mi560Compare →
Elwyn G CampbellEnrollment path unverified7.2PK–54.8 mi278Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Rochester

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$18,250NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Rochester Memorial is listed in Rochester; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Rochester Memorial

Rochester Memorial is a public elementary school in Rochester, MA, part of Rochester, serving approximately 494 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #861 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Rochester Memorial

What grades does Rochester Memorial serve?

Rochester Memorial serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Rochester Memorial?

Rochester Memorial has an enrollment of approximately 494 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Rochester Memorial?

The student-teacher ratio at Rochester Memorial is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Rochester Memorial rank in MA?

Rochester Memorial ranks #861 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Rochester Memorial's MySchoolScout rating?

Rochester Memorial has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Memorial?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Rochester Memorial has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Rochester Memorial a charter school?

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

Is Rochester Memorial a Title I school?

No, Rochester Memorial is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
494
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers (FTE)
41
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Plymouth County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.3%
Area population (ZIP 02770)
5,716
Area average commute
31.8 min
Area median age
42.6
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 · 2025 MCAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 MCAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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 02770; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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