For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 116 students in Rochester STEM Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Rochester STEM Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,724 Schools
# Students
116 Students
870,541 Students
# Teachers
10 Teachers
57,765 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Rochester STEM Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 520 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#469 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤10%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Graduation Rate
85%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.00
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
n/a
12%
% Black
100%
12%
% White
n/a
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,543 is higher than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,793 is higher than the state median of $18,585. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,543
$17,860
Spending / Student
$19,793
$18,585
Best Rochester STEM Academy School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rochester Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
415 16th St Sw
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 281-2381
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 281-2381
Gr: 9-12 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rochester STEM Academy School District?
Rochester STEM Academy School District manages 2 public schools serving 116 students.
What is the rank of Rochester STEM Academy School District?
Rochester STEM Academy School District is ranked #428 out of 520 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Rochester STEM Academy School District?
100% of Rochester STEM Academy School District students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rochester STEM Academy School District?
Rochester STEM Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Rochester STEM Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,793 is higher than the state median of $18,585. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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