Serving 347 students in grades 7-8, Rochester Jr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 347 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 1% in IL)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rochester Jr High School's student population of 347 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
347 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Rochester Jr High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)37%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)24%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
1%
27%
Black
1%
17%
White
92%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
6%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Rochester Jr High School?
347 students attend Rochester Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Rochester Jr High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rochester Jr High School?
Rochester Jr High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rochester Jr High School offer ?
Rochester Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Rochester Jr High School part of?
Rochester Jr High School is part of Rochester CUSD 3a School District.
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