ROCHESTER MATH AND SCIENCE ACADEMY

ROCHESTER, Minnesota — 1 schools

414
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$17,948
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

ROCHESTER MATH AND SCIENCE ACADEMY operates 1 public schools serving 414 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Minnesota. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 322 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Olmsted County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $17,948 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 1.7% local, 80.8% state, and 17.6% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 58/100, ranked #151 of 417 in Minnesota against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 27.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 99.7% African American across the district's schools.

Rochester Math and Science Academy accounts for 100.0% of all ROCHESTER MATH AND SCIENCE ACADEMY student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means ROCHESTER MATH AND SCIENCE ACADEMY-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

ROCHESTER MATH AND SCIENCE ACADEMY has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 91.3% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility — including this one — receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

ROCHESTER MATH AND SCIENCE ACADEMY chronic absenteeism rate is 27.3% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within ROCHESTER MATH AND SCIENCE ACADEMY is typically wider than the ROCHESTER MATH AND SCIENCE ACADEMY-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

17.6%
Federal
80.8%
State
1.7%
Local

Funding Equity

58
Equity Score
151 / 417
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Olmsted County county, where this district is located.

$1,112
Studio/mo
$1,189
1 BR/mo
$1,407
2 BR/mo
$1,957
3 BR/mo
$2,360
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in ROCHESTER MATH AND SCIENCE ACADEMY.

African American 99.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

27.3%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in ROCHESTER MATH AND SCIENCE ACADEMY

School Enrollment
Rochester Math and Science Academy
Charter
322

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in ROCHESTER MATH AND SCIENCE ACADEMY?

ROCHESTER MATH AND SCIENCE ACADEMY has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 414 students.

How much does ROCHESTER MATH AND SCIENCE ACADEMY spend per student?

ROCHESTER MATH AND SCIENCE ACADEMY spends $17,948 per student. The district has an equity score of 58/100, ranking #151 in Minnesota.

What is the average rent near ROCHESTER MATH AND SCIENCE ACADEMY?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Olmsted County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of ROCHESTER MATH AND SCIENCE ACADEMY?

ROCHESTER MATH AND SCIENCE ACADEMY students are 99.7% African American, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for ROCHESTER MATH AND SCIENCE ACADEMY?

ROCHESTER MATH AND SCIENCE ACADEMY has an equity score of 58/100, ranking #151 out of 417 districts in Minnesota. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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