ROCORI High School is a high school that serves three Minnesota towns, whose names form the acronym "ROCORI": Rockville, Cold Spring, and Richmond. The school is located in Cold Spring, Minnesota, United States about twenty miles southwest of St. Cloud.
Serving 563 students in grades 6-8, Rocori Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 563 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: ROCORI Middle's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Cold Spring, MN, covering an area of approximately 122.7 square miles, with a typical drive to the school taking around 10-15 minutes. The average distance from the school to the edge of the zone is about 5.9 miles, reaching up to 8.6 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rocori Middle School's student population of 563 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
563 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1969
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rocori Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rocori Middle School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#475 out of 1773 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
7%
Showing 2003–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
79%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.8%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Maroon and Gold
School Mascot
Spartan
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rocori Middle School's ranking?
Rocori Middle School is ranked #475 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Rocori Middle School often compared to?
Rocori Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Junior High School, Becker Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Rocori Middle School?
563 students attend Rocori Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Rocori Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rocori Middle School?
Rocori Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Rocori Middle School offer ?
Rocori Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rocori Middle School part of?
Rocori Middle School is part of Rocori Public School District.
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