- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rochester, PA
Rochester Ms
Federal NCES profile for Rochester Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 422046007516
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rochester Ms earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Rochester · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Rochester Ms has class sizes smaller than 81% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rochester Ms ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Rochester, PA.
School address
District: Rochester Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422046007516 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Rochester Ms grew from 160 students in 2022-23 to 174 in 2023-24 (+8.8%).
Teacher FTE held 16.1 → 15.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 422046007516 · Rochester, PA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
181 enr · 11.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Rochester Area El Sch (346 students)
Rochester Ms grew from 160 students in 2022-23 to 174 in 2023-24 (+8.8%). Teacher FTE held 16.1 → 15.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Rochester Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rochester Area
Rochester Area El Sch
346 students
- Rochester High
Rochester High School
222 students
- This school
Rochester Ms
181 students
What this shows Rochester Ms reports 181 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rochester Ms compares
Rochester Ms is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 17% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 181 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
181
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 19% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.3%
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
$23,502
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 181 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.0%
African American 19.3%
Two or More 10.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 63.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.2, Rochester Ms is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rochester Area Sd reports $23,502 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rochester Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester Area El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rochester High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rochester Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 222
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~181 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Rochester Ms
How many students attend Rochester Ms?
Rochester Ms has 181 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rochester, PA. CCD year-over-year: 160 (2022-23) → 174 (2023-24), up 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rochester Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Rochester Ms is 11.3:1, which is 17% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 28% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rochester Ms?
100.0% of students at Rochester Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rochester Ms?
The largest demographic group at Rochester Ms is White at 63.0% of enrollment, in Rochester, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rochester Ms?
Rochester Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Ms rank among public schools in Rochester?
By Resource Investment Index, Rochester Ms ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Rochester, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Rochester Area Sd?
Besides Rochester Ms, Rochester Area Sd also operates Rochester Area El Sch (346 students) and Rochester High School (222 students). See the Rochester Area Sd district page for the complete list.