Very Good
#601 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 30% in state
Rocori Middle
Middle School · Rocori Public School District · Cold Spring, MN
A middle school in Cold Spring, MN serving grades 6th – 8th.
534 N 5TH AVE, Cold Spring, MN 56320
- Math 57% proficient (2022)
- Reading 54% proficient (2022)
- 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rocori Middle score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 56% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
25.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Rocori Middle 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 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low83/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$90,346
Median home value
$312,000
Median rent
$1,283/mo
College educated
31.9%
Homeownership
82.1%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56320; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grafton SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 12 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Rocori Public School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $13,341NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rocori Middle is listed in ROCORI PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rocori Middle
Rocori Middle is a public middle school in Cold Spring, MN, part of Rocori Public School District, serving approximately 541 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #601 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rocori Middle
What grades does Rocori Middle serve?
Rocori Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Rocori Middle?
Rocori Middle has an enrollment of approximately 541 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rocori Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Rocori Middle is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rocori Middle rank in MN?
Rocori Middle ranks #601 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Rocori Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Rocori Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Rocori Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rocori Middle has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Rocori Middle a charter school?
No, Rocori Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rocori Middle a Title I school?
No, Rocori Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rocori Middle?
25.5% of students at Rocori Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 541
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Stearns County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.2%
- Phone
- (320) 685-8683
- Area population (ZIP 56320)
- 8,553
- Area average commute
- 23.7 min
- Area median age
- 43.5
Official sources & links
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 · 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.
- 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 56320; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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