Rochester Elementary/high School (Closed 2023)

222 South Main Street
Rochester, VT 05767
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 118 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Rochester Elementary/high School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the Vermont state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Vermont state average of 54%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
118 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (VT)
(16-17)
25-29%
43%
(16-17)
30-34%
54%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
1%
3%
White
97%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.06
(17-18)
≥50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School District Name
Rochester School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% VT state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% VT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rochester Elementary/high School?
The graduation rate of Rochester Elementary/high School is 50%, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 84%.
How many students attend Rochester Elementary/high School?
118 students attend Rochester Elementary/high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Rochester Elementary/high School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rochester Elementary/high School?
Rochester Elementary/high School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Rochester Elementary/high School offer ?
Rochester Elementary/high School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Rochester Elementary/high School part of?
Rochester Elementary/high School is part of Rochester School District.

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