Below Average
#253 of 280 schools in VT
Rochester School
Elementary School · Rochester Stockbridge Unified School District #81 · Rochester, VT
An elementary school in Rochester, VT serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
222 South Main Street, Rochester, VT 05767
- Math 35% proficient (2022)
- Reading 35% proficient (2022)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rochester School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2020, to 35% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 6 test records from VT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Rochester School 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 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low9/100K
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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
$70,260
Median home value
$230,100
Median rent
$914/mo
College educated
48.1%
Homeownership
86.8%
Poverty rate
16.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 05767; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 in Rochester Stockbridge Unified School District #81
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockbridge Central SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–6 | Not available | 39 | 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.
Rochester Stockbridge Unified School District #81
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $17,310NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Rochester School is listed in Rochester Stockbridge Unified School District #81; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rochester School
Rochester School is a public elementary school in Rochester, VT, part of Rochester Stockbridge Unified School District #81, serving approximately 89 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #253 of 280 schools in VT. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rochester School
What grades does Rochester School serve?
Rochester School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Rochester School?
Rochester School has an enrollment of approximately 89 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rochester School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rochester School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rochester School rank in VT?
Rochester School ranks #253 of 280 schools in VT.
What is Rochester School's MySchoolScout rating?
Rochester School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rochester School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Rochester School a charter school?
No, Rochester School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rochester School a Title I school?
No, Rochester School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rochester School?
55.1% of students at 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 89
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Windsor County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.5%
- Phone
- (802) 767-3161
- Area population (ZIP 05767)
- 1,431
- Area median age
- 51.8
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 05767; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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