Old Rochester Regional Junior High School

Rating

Top 30%

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Old Rochester Regional Junior High School serves 414 students in grades 7-8.

Old Rochester Regional Junior High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 54%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 414 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 11%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in MA
Math Proficiency
: 64% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 73% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Old Rochester Regional Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

School Overview

Old Rochester Regional Junior High School's student population of 414 students has declined by 15% over five school years.

The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

414 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

36 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Old Rochester Regional Junior High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,667 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Old Rochester Regional Junior High School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (MA)

Overall Testing Rank

#342 out of 1667 schools
(Top 30%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Old Rochester Regional Junior High School, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

64%

51%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Old Rochester Regional Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

73%

54%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Old Rochester Regional Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

12:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

22%

Black

10%

White

89%

57%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Old Rochester Regional Junior High School and the percentage of White public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.21

0.62

This chart display the diversity score of Old Rochester Regional Junior High School and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

14%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Old Rochester Regional Junior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Old Rochester School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Old Rochester Regional Junior High School's ranking?

Old Rochester Regional Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% MA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% MA state average).

How many students attend Old Rochester Regional Junior High School?

414 students attend Old Rochester Regional Junior High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

89% of Old Rochester Regional Junior High School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Old Rochester Regional Junior High School?

Old Rochester Regional Junior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.

What grades does Old Rochester Regional Junior High School offer ?

Old Rochester Regional Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Old Rochester Regional Junior High School part of?

Old Rochester Regional Junior High School is part of Old Rochester School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 414 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 11%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 64% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 73% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education