Needs Improvement
#469 of 480 schools in NH
Rochester Middle School
Middle School · Rochester School District · Rochester, NH
A middle school in Rochester, NH where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
47 Brock St., Rochester, NH 03867
- Math 18% proficient (2022)
- Reading 29% proficient (2022)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rochester Middle School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 24% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 49% (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 NH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Rochester Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,224/100K
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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
$74,397
Median home value
$259,200
Median rent
$1,217/mo
College educated
24.6%
Homeownership
61.8%
Poverty rate
9.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03867; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Charles SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–8 | 1.0 mi | 18 | Compare → |
| Monarch School of New EnglandPrivate · tuition | 6.7 | 1–12 | 2.3 mi | 63 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Rochester School District
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #9 of 10
- District spending per student
- $18,389NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rochester Middle School is listed in Rochester School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rochester Middle School
Rochester Middle School is a public middle school in Rochester, NH, part of Rochester School District, serving approximately 774 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #469 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rochester Middle School
What grades does Rochester Middle School serve?
Rochester Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Rochester Middle School?
Rochester Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 774 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rochester Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rochester Middle School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rochester Middle School rank in NH?
Rochester Middle School ranks #469 of 480 schools in NH.
What is Rochester Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Rochester Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 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 Rochester Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rochester Middle School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Rochester Middle School a charter school?
No, Rochester Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rochester Middle School a Title I school?
No, Rochester Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rochester Middle School?
37.0% of students at Rochester Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 774
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Strafford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.7%
- Phone
- (603) 332-4090
- Area population (ZIP 03867)
- 22,886
- Area average commute
- 27.7 min
- Area median age
- 44.1
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 03867; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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