Enrollment
803
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rochester, NH
Rochester Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Rochester Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 330594000395
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rochester Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of New Hampshire schools.
- #3 of 8
- public schools in Rochester · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- large classes for New Hampshire
- 31.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Rochester Middle School has class sizes larger than 71% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rochester Middle School ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Rochester, NH.
School address
District: Rochester School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330594000395 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
66.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.9%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
+48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rochester Middle School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rochester Middle School
Rochester Middle School is a large middle school in Rochester, New Hampshire, enrolling 803 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.2:1 puts it in the larger third of New Hampshire schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 31.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New Hampshire, bigger than 94% of state schools at 803 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 500 scored New Hampshire schools.
Against 19 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #13.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 161 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Rochester School District spends $17,400 per pupil, 39% below the New Hampshire average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 258 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 803 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Rochester School District also operates Spaulding High School (1,298 students) and Chamberlain Street School (316 students) alongside Rochester Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Rochester Middle School compares
Rochester Middle School on the metrics families compare, against New Hampshire and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Hampshire | New Hampshire avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▲ 8% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.9% | ▲ 48% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 803 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
803
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% above the New Hampshire average of 21.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 71% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
44.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,400
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $28,358
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 161 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
109
in-school suspensions + 149 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 85.8%
Two or More 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Asian 2.7%
African American 1.4%
Largest group: White at 85.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.8, Rochester Middle School is about as mixed as the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rochester School District, which includes Rochester Middle School.
$17,400
Per student
-39%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $28,358
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.5%
State 39.7%
Federal 9.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Rochester Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spaulding High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chamberlain Street School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcclelland School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Rochester School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William Allen School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rochester Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,298
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Hampshire, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~803 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Rochester Middle School
How many students attend Rochester Middle School?
Rochester Middle School has 803 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rochester, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rochester Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rochester Middle School is 12.2:1, which is 8% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rochester Middle School?
31.9% of students at Rochester Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rochester Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Rochester Middle School is White at 85.8% of enrollment, in Rochester, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rochester Middle School?
Rochester Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rochester Middle School rank among public schools in Rochester?
By Resource Investment Index, Rochester Middle School ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Rochester, NH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Rochester on the city page.
Is Rochester Middle School a good school?
Rochester Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of New Hampshire schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Rochester School District?
Besides Rochester Middle School, Rochester School District also operates Spaulding High School (1,298 students), Chamberlain Street School (316 students), and Mcclelland School (310 students). See the Rochester School District district page for the complete list.
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