Serving 803 students in grades 6-8, Rochester Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 803 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Rochester Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire Rochester, NH school district, encompassing approximately 45.4 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 5.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rochester Middle School's student population of 803 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
803 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Rochester Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 455 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rochester Middle School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.33. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#427 out of 455 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
86%
82%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.5%
24.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rochester Middle School's ranking?
Rochester Middle School is ranked #427 out of 455 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Rochester Middle School often compared to?
Rochester Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Barrington Middle School, Oyster River Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NH state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Rochester Middle School?
803 students attend Rochester Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Rochester Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rochester Middle School?
Rochester Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Rochester Middle School offer ?
Rochester Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rochester Middle School part of?
Rochester Middle School is part of Rochester School District.
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