Serving 516 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Rochester Memorial ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 516 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rochester Memorial's student population of 516 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
516 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rochester Memorial ranks within the top 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rochester Memorial is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#631 out of 1644 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
3%
23%
Black
n/a
10%
White
93%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rochester Memorial's ranking?
Rochester Memorial is ranked #631 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Rochester Memorial?
516 students attend Rochester Memorial.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Rochester Memorial students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rochester Memorial?
Rochester Memorial has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Rochester Memorial offer ?
Rochester Memorial offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Rochester Memorial part of?
Rochester Memorial is part of Rochester School District.
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