Rochester CUSD 3a School District

4 Rocket Dr
Rochester, IL 62563-9282
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Rochester CUSD 3a School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,110 students in Rochester CUSD 3a School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Rochester CUSD 3a School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
5 Schools
4,386 Schools
# Students
2,110 Students
1,867,247 Students
# Teachers
126 Teachers
134,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

District Rank

Rochester CUSD 3a School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 918 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (IL)
#259 out of 926 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Rochester CUSD 3a  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
28%
28%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Rochester CUSD 3a  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
41%
32%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rochester CUSD 3a  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(17-18)
≥95%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Rochester CUSD 3a  School District and public school graduation rate of IL by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.17
0.68
# American Indian Students
3 Students
4,748 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
37 Students
100,579 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
28 Students
506,853 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
27%
# Black Students
39 Students
308,140 Students
% Black Students
2%
17%
# White Students
1,920 Students
868,645 Students
% White Students
91%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,861 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
82 Students
76,347 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
88
71,078
# Students in K Grade:
124
124,988
# Students in 1st Grade:
112
127,117
# Students in 2nd Grade:
128
127,748
# Students in 3rd Grade:
130
127,544
# Students in 4th Grade:
129
129,636
# Students in 5th Grade:
135
133,910
# Students in 6th Grade:
162
135,734
# Students in 7th Grade:
175
141,129
# Students in 8th Grade:
172
145,775
# Students in 9th Grade:
186
157,172
# Students in 10th Grade:
170
149,262
# Students in 11th Grade:
178
146,253
# Students in 12th Grade:
221
149,901
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,054 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,162. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,341 is less than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$41,381 MM
This chart display total revenue of Rochester CUSD 3a  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$30 MM
$39,976 MM
This chart display total spending of Rochester CUSD 3a  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$16,054
$22,162
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Rochester CUSD 3a  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$14,341
$21,409
This chart display average spending per public school student in Rochester CUSD 3a  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Rochester CUSD 3a School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rochester High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1 Rocket Dr
Rochester, IL 62563
(217) 498-9761
Grades: 9-12
| 755 students
Rank: #22.
Rochester Intermediate School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 40% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
900 Jack Taylor Dr
Rochester, IL 62563
(217) 498-6215
Grades: 4-6
| 426 students
Rank: #33.
Rochester Elementary 2-3
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
456 Education Ave
Rochester, IL 62563
(217) 498-6216
Grades: 2-3
| 258 students
Rank: #44.
Rochester Jr High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 24% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3 Rocket Dr
Rochester, IL 62563
(217) 498-9761
Grades: 7-8
| 347 students
Rank: n/an/a
707 W Main St
Rochester, IL 62563
(217) 498-9778
Grades: PK-1
| 324 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Rochester CUSD 3a School District?
Rochester CUSD 3a School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,110 students.
What is the rank of Rochester CUSD 3a School District?
Rochester CUSD 3a School District is ranked #252 out of 918 school districts in Illinois (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rochester CUSD 3a School District?
91% of Rochester CUSD 3a School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rochester CUSD 3a School District?
Rochester CUSD 3a School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Rochester CUSD 3a School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,341 is less than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,110 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in IL)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • : 41% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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