Rochester Public School District
- For the 2021 school year, there are 42 public schools in Rochester Public School District, serving 17,791 students. Rochester Public School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Minnesota.
- Public schools in Rochester Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 60% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
- The top ranked public schools in Rochester Public School District are Friedell Middle School, Washington Elementary School and Montessori At Franklin. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Minnesota public school average of 16:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Rochester Public School District |
| School District Website | http://www.rochester.k12.mn.us/ |
| School District Phone Number | (507) 328-3000 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (MN) |
| # of Schools | 42 Schools | 2,561 Schools |
| # of Students | 17,791 Students | 885,892 Students |
| # of Teachers | 1,124 Teachers | 55,880 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
District Comparison
- Rochester Public School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 520 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 83% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (MN) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #246 out of 524 school districts (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 58% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 60% |
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| Graduation Rate | 87% | 83% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.54 |
| # of American Indian Students | 89 Students | 15,036 Students |
| % American Indian Students | 1% | 2% |
| # of Asian Students | 1,767 Students | 60,101 Students |
| % Asian Students | 10% | 7% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 1,734 Students | 82,282 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 10% | 9% |
| # of Black Students | 2,497 Students | 97,668 Students |
| % Black Students | 14% | 11% |
| # of White Students | 10,752 Students | 588,218 Students |
| % White Students | 60% | 66% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 4 Students | 697 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 948 Students | 41,741 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 5% | 5% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 474 | 22,692 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 1,341 | 64,220 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 1,364 | 63,621 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 1,329 | 64,478 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 1,333 | 65,799 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 1,408 | 67,321 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 1,336 | 67,763 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 1,320 | 66,635 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 1,269 | 66,215 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 1,211 | 66,474 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 1,398 | 67,065 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 1,302 | 66,025 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 1,303 | 66,707 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 1,403 | 70,877 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $13,735 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,416. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $14,318 is less than the state median of $14,606. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (MN) |
| Total Revenue | $244 MM | $8 MM |
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| Spending | $255 MM | $8 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $13,735 | $14,416 |
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| Revenue / Student | $14,318 | $14,606 |
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Rochester Public School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Friedell Middle School Math: 79% | Reading: 84%Rank:10/Top 5%1200 Broadway S10
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-5650
Grades: 6-8 | 461 students
- Washington Elementary School Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:10/Top 10%1200 11th Ave Nw10
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-3800
Grades: K-5 | 342 students
- Montessori At Franklin Magnet School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%Rank:10/Top 10%1801 9th Ave Se10
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-3300
Grades: K-5 | 194 students
- Folwell Elementary School Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:10/Top 10%603 15th Ave Sw10
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 328-3220
Grades: PK-5 | 365 students
- George W. Gibbs Elementary School Math: 75% | Reading: 72%Rank:9/Top 20%5525 56th St Nw10
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-4100
Grades: PK-5 | 870 students
- Lincoln K-8 Choice Elementary School Math: 75% | Reading: 71%Rank:9/Top 20%1122 8th Ave Se10
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-3550
Grades: PK-8 | 423 students
- Bishop Elementary School Math: 78% | Reading: 68%Rank:9/Top 20%406 36th Ave Nw10
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-3100
Grades: PK-5 | 502 students
- Hoover Elementary School Math: 66% | Reading: 67%Rank:8/Top 30%369 Elton Hills Dr Nw10
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-3450
Grades: 3-5 | 265 students
- Bamber Valley Elementary School Math: 68% | Reading: 63%Rank:8/Top 30%2001 Bamber Valley Rd Sw10
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 328-3003
Grades: PK-5 | 894 students
- Pinewood Elementary School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:8/Top 30%1900 Pinewood Rd Se10
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-3630
Grades: PK-5 | 327 students
- Jefferson Elementary School Math: 64% | Reading: 63%Rank:7/Top 50%1201 10th Ave Ne10
Rochester, MN 55906
(507) 328-3500
Grades: PK-5 | 614 students
- Longfellow Choice Elementary School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:7/Top 50%1615 Marion Rd Se10
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-3600
Grades: PK-5 | 327 students
- Century Senior High School Math: 60% | Reading: 61%Rank:6/Top 50%2525 Viola Rd Ne10
Rochester, MN 55906
(507) 328-5100
Grades: 8-12 | 1,527 student
- Sunset Terrace Elementary School Math: 60% | Reading: 60%Rank:6/Top 50%1707 19th Ave Nw10
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-3770
Grades: PK-5 | 691 students
- Kellogg Middle School Math: 55% | Reading: 59%Rank:6/Top 50%503 17th St Ne10
Rochester, MN 55906
(507) 328-5800
Grades: 6-8 | 907 students
- Mayo Senior High School Math: 52% | Reading: 58%Rank:6/Top 50%1420 11th Ave Se10
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-5500
Grades: 8-12 | 1,689 student
- Credit Recovery Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:4/Bottom 50%37 Woodlake Dr Se10
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-3999
Grades: 9-12 | n/a student
- Prairiecare Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:4/Bottom 50%1620 Greenview Dr Sw10
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 218-3700
Grades: K-12 | 18 students
- John Marshall Senior High School Math: 42% | Reading: 54%Rank:3/Bottom 50%1510 14th St Nw10
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-5400
Grades: 8-12 | 1,727 student
- Willow Creek Middle School Math: 41% | Reading: 52%Rank:3/Bottom 50%2425 11th Ave Se10
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-5900
Grades: 6-8 | 1,116 student
- Gage Elementary School Math: 45% | Reading: 39%Rank:3/Bottom 50%1300 40th St Nw10
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-3400
Grades: PK-5 | 693 students
- Franklin Elementary School Math: 41% | Reading: 43%Rank:2/Bottom 50%1801 9th Ave Se10
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-3300
Grades: PK-5 | 677 students
- Elton Hills Elementary School Math: 37% | Reading: 42%Rank:2/Bottom 50%1421 Elton Hills Dr Nw10
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-3200
Grades: PK-5 | 517 students
- John Adams Middle School Math: 27% | Reading: 46%Rank:2/Bottom 50%1525 31st St Nw10
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-5700
Grades: 6-8 | 1,148 student
- Riverside Central Elementary School Math: 29% | Reading: 35%Rank:2/Bottom 50%506 5th Ave Se10
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-3700
Grades: PK-5 | 516 students
- Rochester Alternative Learning Center Alternative School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:1/Bottom 50%37 Woodlake Dr Se10
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-3999
Grades: 6-12 | 333 students
- Rochester Phoenix Academy Special Education School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%Rank:1/Bottom 50%334 16th St Se10
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-4541
Grades: K-12 | 61 students
- Alc Summer Credit Recovery Alternative School2220 3rd Ave Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-3999
Grades: 6-12 | n/a student
- Care & Treatment Hospital/homebound Alternative School334 16th St Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-4312
Grades: K-12 | 2 students
- Care & Treatment Jdc/von Wald Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: PS%334 16th St Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-4310
Grades: 5-12 | 17 students
- Churchill Elementary School2240 7th Ave Ne
Rochester, MN 55906
(507) 328-3150
Grades: PK-2 | 249 students
- Early Childhood Assessment Special Education School10 9 1/2 St Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-4903
Grades: PK | n/a student
- Early Childhood Intervention Special Education School10 9 1/2 St Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-4903
Grades: PK | 123 students
- Early Childhood Year Round Special Education School615 7th St Sw
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 328-4903
Grades: PK-K | n/a student
- Ec @ Msb Special Education School10 9 1/2 St Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-4903
Grades: PK-K | 48 students
- Show 7 more public schools in Rochester School District (out of 42 total schools)
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