Rochester Math and Science Academy

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Rochester, Minnesota - 1 schools

An equity score of 68/100 ranks Rochester Math and Science Academy #79 of 410 districts in Minnesota (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $17,732 per pupil, Rochester Math and Science Academy ranks #99 of 509 Minnesota districts by per-pupil spending (Minnesota districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

414
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$17,732
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 smallest districts in Minnesota. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Olmsted County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $17,732 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 509 Minnesota districts by per-pupil spending. See how Minnesota compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 1.7% local, 80.8% state, and 17.6% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 68/100, ranked #79 of 410 in Minnesota against a state average of 50, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

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.

Its largest campus is Rochester Math and Science Academy, enrolling 322 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Rochester Math and Science Academy accounts for 77.8% of all Rochester Math and Science Academy student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Rochester Math and Science Academy a distant remainder — means Rochester Math and Science Academy-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: elementary. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Because it contains a majority of the affected population, enrollment-weighted aggregates will sit closer to this entity's reported fields than to those of smaller peers; an unweighted entity count answers a different question.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Rochester Math and Science Academy reports 91.3% free-lunch eligibility

The reported share is above 87.5%, so economic need is widespread across the measured student population. Title I operates under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015), but its statutory allocation uses additional LEA-level counts and rules not represented by this average. This percentage is an economic-need context measure; it does not establish a Title I award, show dollars received, or describe how funds are distributed among campuses.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

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

Where does the funding come from?

17.6%
Federal
80.8%
State
1.7%
Local

Funding Equity

68
Equity Score
79 / 410
State Rank
50
State Average

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

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

How Rochester Math and Science Academy Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Minnesota districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Battle Lake Public School District Similar size Lower spending More locally funded
Willow River Public School District Similar size Lower spending More locally funded
Aurora Charter School Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Midway Star Academy Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Afsa High School Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Rochester Math and Science Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Rochester Math and Science Academy?

Rochester Math and Science Academy has 1 school, 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 $17,732 per student. The district has an equity score of 68/100, ranking #79 in Minnesota.

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 school. 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 68/100, ranking #79 out of 410 districts in Minnesota.