Rochester Community School Corp School District

690 Zebra Ln
Rochester, IN 46975
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Rochester Community School Corp School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,208 students in Rochester Community School Corp School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Rochester Community School Corp School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,904 Schools
# Students
1,208 Students
1,032,682 Students
# Teachers
127 Teachers
67,377 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Rochester Community School Corp School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 389 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IN)
#255 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
30%
39%
36%
41%
28%
34%
(21-22)
85-89%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.23
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
6%
15%
% Black
1%
13%
% White
88%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,687 is higher than the state median of $13,184. The school district revenue/student has grown by 44% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,887 is higher than the state median of $12,815. The school district spending/student has grown by 44% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IN)
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,687
$13,184
Spending / Student
$16,887
$12,815

Best Rochester Community School Corp School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
George M Riddle Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
302 Barkman St
Rochester, IN 46975
(574) 223-2880
Gr: 2-4 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Rochester Community Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
650 Zebra Ln
Rochester, IN 46975
(574) 223-2280
Gr: 5-7 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Rochester Community High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Zebra Ln
Rochester, IN 46975
(574) 223-2176
Gr: 8-12 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
1502 Elm St
Rochester, IN 46975
(574) 223-2501
Gr: PK-1 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Rochester Community School Corp School District?
Rochester Community School Corp School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,208 students.
What is the rank of Rochester Community School Corp School District?
Rochester Community School Corp School District is ranked #259 out of 389 school districts in Indiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rochester Community School Corp School District?
88% of Rochester Community School Corp School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rochester Community School Corp School District?
Rochester Community School Corp School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is Rochester Community School Corp School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,887 is higher than the state median of $12,815. The school district spending/student has grown by 44% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,208 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in IN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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