Very Good
#716 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 25% in state
Rochester Area Elementary School
Elementary School · Rochester Area Sd · Rochester, PA
A Rochester Area Sd elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
540 Reno Street, Rochester, PA 15074
- Math 43% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 50% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rochester Area Elementary School score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 29 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 47% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Rochester Area Elementary School 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 Pittsburgh map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,600/100K
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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
$52,253
Median home value
$131,400
Median rent
$748/mo
College educated
17.3%
Homeownership
68.2%
Poverty rate
18.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15074; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ss Peter & Paul SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | K–8 | 1.2 mi | 123 | Compare → |
| College Square EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–2 | 1.6 mi | 433 | Compare → |
| New Brighton Area EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–5 | 2.3 mi | 601 | Compare → |
| Freedom Area EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–4 | 2.7 mi | 436 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Rochester Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $23,698NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rochester Area Elementary School is listed in Rochester Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rochester Area Elementary School
Rochester Area Elementary School is a public elementary school in Rochester, PA, part of Rochester Area Sd, serving approximately 342 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #716 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rochester Area Elementary School
What grades does Rochester Area Elementary School serve?
Rochester Area Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Rochester Area Elementary School?
Rochester Area Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 342 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rochester Area Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rochester Area Elementary School is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rochester Area Elementary School rank in PA?
Rochester Area Elementary School ranks #716 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Rochester Area Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Rochester Area Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Area Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rochester Area Elementary School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Rochester Area Elementary School a charter school?
No, Rochester Area Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rochester Area Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Rochester Area Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rochester Area Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Rochester Area Elementary 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 342
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Beaver County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.3%
- Phone
- (724) 775-7500
- Area population (ZIP 15074)
- 8,543
- Area average commute
- 24.6 min
- Area median age
- 46.3
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 · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- 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 15074; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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