- Enrollment
- 1,298
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-73 students YoY
Rochester Middle School shrank from 847 students in 2022-23 to 774 in 2023-24 (-8.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 66.0 → 57.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-73 students YoY 330594000395 · Rochester, NH Middle · MID · TRAD
803 enr · 12.2:1 · 31.9% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Spaulding High School (1,298 students)
Rochester Middle School shrank from 847 students in 2022-23 to 774 in 2023-24 (-8.6%). Teacher FTE lost 66.0 → 57.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
Rochester Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Spaulding High
Spaulding High School
1,298 students
- This school
Rochester Middle School
803 students
- Chamberlain St 316
Chamberlain Street School
316 students
- Mcclelland Sch 310
Mcclelland School
310 students
- East Rochester 300
East Rochester School
300 students
- William Allen 280
William Allen School
280 students
What this shows Rochester Middle School reports 803 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rochester Middle School compares
Rochester Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$18,146
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $24,919
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.
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
District finance for Rochester School District reports $18,146 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~803 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 847 (2022-23) → 774 (2023-24), down 73.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.