- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rochester, WA
Rochester Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Rochester Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530747001118
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rochester Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Washington schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Rochester · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Washington
- 46.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Rochester Middle School has class sizes larger than 73% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rochester Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Rochester, WA.
School address
District: Rochester School District · Washington
NCES ID 530747001118 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Rochester Middle School held near 494 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 27.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 530747001118 · Rochester, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
535 enr · 19.1:1 · 46.7% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Rochester High School (608 students)
Rochester Middle School held near 494 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 27.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Rochester Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rochester High
Rochester High School
608 students
- This school
Rochester Middle School
535 students
- Grand Mound El
Grand Mound Elementary
507 students
- Rochester Prim
Rochester Primary School
488 students
- H.E.a.R.T. Hig 37
H.E.a.R.T. High School
37 students
What this shows Rochester Middle School reports 535 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rochester Middle School compares
Rochester Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▲ 9% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.7% | ▲ 4% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 535 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
535
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Washington - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,440
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 268 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
53
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.4%
Hispanic or Latino 28.5%
Two or More 8.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 59.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, Rochester Middle School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rochester School District reports $18,440 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grand Mound Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rochester Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| H.E.a.R.T. High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 37
- Students per teacher
- 37:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~535 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rochester Middle School
How many students attend Rochester Middle School?
Rochester Middle School has 535 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rochester, WA. CCD year-over-year: 495 (2022-23) → 494 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rochester Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rochester Middle School is 19.1:1, which is 9% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rochester Middle School?
46.7% of students at Rochester Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rochester Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Rochester Middle School is White at 59.4% of enrollment, in Rochester, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rochester Middle School?
Rochester Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 #1 of 5 public schools in Rochester, WA. 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 Rochester High School (608 students), Grand Mound Elementary (507 students), and Rochester Primary School (488 students). See the Rochester School District district page for the complete list.