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#1101 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 49% in state
Rochester Middle School
Middle School · Rochester School District · Rochester, WA
A middle school in Rochester, WA where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
9937 Highway 12 SW, Rochester, WA 98579
- Math 40% vs WA 38% (2024)
- Reading 49% vs WA 49% (2024)
- 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rochester Middle School score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2018, to 45% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 34 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Rochester Middle 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 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average352/100K
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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
$94,284
Median home value
$405,500
Median rent
$1,222/mo
College educated
19.1%
Homeownership
82.1%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98579; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Rochester School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $18,440NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.7%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, WA, part of Rochester School District, serving approximately 494 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,101 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
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 494 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rochester Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rochester Middle School is 18.3:1. 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 WA?
Rochester Middle School ranks #1,101 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Rochester Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Rochester Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
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?
57.5% 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
- 494
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Thurston County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.5%
- Phone
- (360) 273-5958
- Area population (ZIP 98579)
- 13,907
- Area average commute
- 29.6 min
- Area median age
- 41.8
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 · 2024 SBA · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · 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 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 98579; 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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