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Rochester School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,924 students in Rochester School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
Public Schools in Rochester School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NH)
# Schools
11 Schools
496 Schools
# Students
3,924 Students
169,576 Students
# Teachers
326 Teachers
14,712 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Rochester School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 187 school districts in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#159 out of 187 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
52%
Graduation Rate
84%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.30
# American Indian Students
8 Students
358 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
70 Students
5,380 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
142 Students
11,711 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
7%
# Black Students
43 Students
3,604 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
3,432 Students
141,066 Students
% White Students
87%
83%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
131 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
227 Students
7,373 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
41
3,846
# Students in K Grade:
232
11,307
# Students in 1st Grade:
269
11,909
# Students in 2nd Grade:
274
11,958
# Students in 3rd Grade:
287
12,266
# Students in 4th Grade:
277
12,260
# Students in 5th Grade:
274
12,581
# Students in 6th Grade:
267
12,329
# Students in 7th Grade:
328
13,007
# Students in 8th Grade:
279
13,470
# Students in 9th Grade:
398
14,903
# Students in 10th Grade:
371
13,442
# Students in 11th Grade:
343
13,263
# Students in 12th Grade:
284
13,035
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,241 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,499. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,190 is less than the state median of $20,738. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$79 MM
$3,646 MM
Spending
$75 MM
$3,517 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,241
$21,499
Spending / Student
$19,190
$20,738
Best Rochester School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Maple Street Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
27 Maple Street
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-6481
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-6481
Grades: K-5
| 114 students
Rank: #22.
Bud Carlson Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rochester School Department, 1
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-3678
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-3678
Grades: 9-12
| 70 students
Rank: #33.
East Rochester School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
773 Portland St.
Rochester, NH 03868
(603) 332-2146
Rochester, NH 03868
(603) 332-2146
Grades: PK-5
| 258 students
Rank: #44.
School Street School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13 School St.
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-6483
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-6483
Grades: K-4
| 67 students
Rank: #55.
Spaulding High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
130 Wakefield St.
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-0757
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-0757
Grades: 9-12
| 1,326 students
Rank: #66.
Gonic School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10 Railroad Ave.
Rochester, NH 03839
(603) 332-6487
Rochester, NH 03839
(603) 332-6487
Grades: K-5
| 184 students
Rank: #77.
William Allen School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
23 Granite St.
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-2280
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-2280
Grades: K-5
| 287 students
Rank: #88.
Nancy Loud School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5 Cocheco Ave.
Rochester, NH 03868
(603) 332-6486
Rochester, NH 03868
(603) 332-6486
Grades: K-4
| 79 students
Rank: #99.
Chamberlain Street School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
65 Chamberlain St.
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-5258
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-5258
Grades: K-5
| 329 students
Rank: #1010.
Mcclelland School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
59 Brock St.
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-2180
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-2180
Grades: K-5
| 336 students
Rank: #1111.
Rochester Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
47 Brock St.
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-4090
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-4090
Grades: 6-8
| 874 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rochester School District?
Rochester School District manages 11 public schools serving 3,924 students.
What is the rank of Rochester School District?
Rochester School District is ranked #156 out of 187 school districts in New Hampshire (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Hampshire school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rochester School District?
87% of Rochester School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rochester School District?
Rochester School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What is Rochester School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,190 is less than the state median of $20,738. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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