Rochester Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 48 public schools serving 17,492 students in Rochester Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Rochester Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Rochester Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 527 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.58
# American Indian Students
57 Students
15,500 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
1,572 Students
60,856 Students
% Asian Students
9%
7%
# Hispanic Students
2,186 Students
94,935 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
11%
# Black Students
2,754 Students
101,896 Students
% Black Students
16%
12%
# White Students
9,383 Students
542,289 Students
% White Students
54%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
14 Students
961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,526 Students
54,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
502
23,824
# Students in K Grade:
1,207
61,392
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,259
62,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,277
61,018
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,218
62,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,230
62,448
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,266
62,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,248
62,476
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,220
64,303
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,249
65,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,408
69,277
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,399
70,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,446
68,487
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,563
73,241
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,336 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,879 is higher than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Rochester Public School District?
Rochester Public School District manages 48 public schools serving 17,492 students.
What is the rank of Rochester Public School District?
Rochester Public School District is ranked #284 out of 527 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rochester Public School District?
54% of Rochester Public School District students are White, 16% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rochester Public School District?
Rochester Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Rochester Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,879 is higher than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 48 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 17,492 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 46%
Graduation Rate
: 86% (Top 50% in MN)
Overall District Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 40% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 49% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 36% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
