Enrollment
535
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.7%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rochester Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rochester Middle School
Rochester Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Rochester, Washington, enrolling 535 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 46.7% lands close to the Washington typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 535 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 496 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #146.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 268 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Rochester School District also operates Rochester High School (608 students) and Grand Mound Elementary (507 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 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,251
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rochester School District, which includes Rochester Middle School.
$17,251
Per student
-11%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 12.6%
State 74.7%
Federal 12.7%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~535 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Rochester Middle School
How many students attend Rochester Middle School?
Rochester Middle School has 535 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rochester, WA.
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, 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 #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.
Is Rochester Middle School a good school?
Rochester Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Washington 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 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.
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