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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 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,593 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 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,914 Schools
# Students
1,593 Students
1,036,015 Students
# Teachers
128 Teachers
67,724 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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.
Overall District Rank
#255 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
34%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)85-89%
88%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)22.4%
23.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.57
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2005–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
7%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
14%
Showing 2003–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% White
87%
62%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,459 is higher than the state median of $16,486. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,841 is higher than the state median of $16,362. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$17,079 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$27 MM
$16,951 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$18,459
$16,486
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$16,841
$16,362
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Rochester Community School Corp School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
George M Riddle Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
302 Barkman St
Rochester, IN 46975
(574) 223-2880
Rochester, IN 46975
(574) 223-2880
Gr: 2-4 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Rochester Community Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
650 Zebra Ln
Rochester, IN 46975
(574) 223-2280
Rochester, IN 46975
(574) 223-2280
Gr: 5-7 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Rochester Community High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Zebra Ln
Rochester, IN 46975
(574) 223-2176
Rochester, IN 46975
(574) 223-2176
Gr: 8-12 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
1502 Elm St
Rochester, IN 46975
(574) 223-2501
Rochester, IN 46975
(574) 223-2501
Gr: PK-1 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
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 1,593 students.
What is the rank of Rochester Community School Corp School District?
Rochester Community School Corp School District is ranked #257 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?
87% of Rochester Community School Corp School District students are White, 7% 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 12:1, 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 $16,841 is higher than the state median of $16,362. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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