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East Rochester School

Elementary School · Rochester School District

773 Portland St., E. Rochester, NH 03868

Enrollment

297

Student-Teacher

12.9:1

Score

5.5

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

New Hampshire schools

#313 of 480

In district

#2 of 10

Rochester School District

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East Rochester School

5.5/10

Elementary School in E. Rochester · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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6.7/10

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3.6/10

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About East Rochester School

East Rochester School is a public elementary school in E. Rochester, NH, part of Rochester School District. East Rochester School serves approximately 297 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio.

East Rochester School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #313 of 480 schools in NH. Structured state assessment records for East Rochester School show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares1.2 pts above district
  • This school 5.5 · Average
  • District avg 4.3
  • NH avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

Test scores at East Rochester School sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.5Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.57 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.2Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-7.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile22th
Resources & Environment4.9Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.9:1
Per-Pupil Spending$18,389
Chronic Absenteeism18.9%

East Rochester School — Students at East Rochester School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

36.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores NH EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 56.3% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 57.4% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A

Based on 28 test records from NH state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
27%

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

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.5/10.

How East Rochester School Compares

See how East Rochester School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.5/10
35th percentile in NH
Academic
4.2/10
Below Average
Growth
6.5/10
Average
Environment
4.9/10
Below Average

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
37%
Teaching Staff
13:1 student-teacher ratio
23 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
18.9%

Location

773 Portland St., E. Rochester, NH 03868

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering East Rochester School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Hanson School (rated 9.0/10, 5.5 miles away, in nearby Lebanon), which scores notably higher. Another option is William Allen School (rated 5.3/10, 2.6 miles away, in nearby Rochester), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Lebanon Elementary School (rated 5.0/10, 5.4 miles away, in nearby Lebanon), with a comparable rating. For more schools in E. Rochester, see our E. Rochester schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 6.3 mi
School Distance Rating
MONARCH SCHOOL OF NEW ENGLAND Rochester 1.1 mi 6.7
Chamberlain Street School Rochester 1.7 mi 3.6
School Street School Rochester 1.9 mi 4.9
Spaulding High School Rochester 2.1 mi 5.8
Bud Carlson Academy Rochester 2.1 mi 4.0
ST CHARLES SCHOOL Rochester 2.4 mi
ST ELIZABETH SETON SCHOOL Rochester 2.5 mi 4.7
William Allen School Rochester 2.6 mi 5.3
Maple Street Magnet School Rochester 2.6 mi 3.0
McClelland School Rochester 3.2 mi 3.3
Rochester Middle School Rochester 3.3 mi 3.0
Gonic School Gonic 3.9 mi 4.4
ROCHESTER LEARNING ACADEMY Gonic 4.1 mi
Lebanon Elementary School Lebanon 5.4 mi 5.0
Hanson School Lebanon 5.5 mi 9.0
TRI-CITY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Somersworth 5.3 mi 6.9
Nute Junior High School Milton 6.2 mi 3.9
Nute High School Milton 6.2 mi 5.8
Somersworth High School Somersworth 5.9 mi 5.4
Milton Elementary School Milton 6.3 mi 4.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 03868 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$89,000

Median Home Value

$258,700

Median Rent

$948/mo

Population

5,830

College Educated

32%

Homeownership

80.7%

Avg Commute

24.6 min

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Median Age

44.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about East Rochester School

What grades does East Rochester School serve?

East Rochester School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend East Rochester School?

East Rochester School has an enrollment of approximately 297 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at East Rochester School is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does East Rochester School rank in NH?

East Rochester School ranks #313 of 480 schools in NH.

What is East Rochester School's MySchoolScout rating?

East Rochester School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 East Rochester School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, East Rochester School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is East Rochester School a charter school?

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

Is East Rochester School a Title I school?

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

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

36.7% of students at East Rochester 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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
8 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
26 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
297
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Free/Reduced Lunch
36.7%
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Strafford County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.9%

District

Rochester School District
District Enrollment
3,855
Schools in District
10
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,389
District Rank
#2 of 10

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