Serving 339 students in grades 7-8, Rochester Jr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 339 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 10%
Math Proficiency
: 37% (Top 1% in IL)
Reading Proficiency
: 18% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
The diversity score of Rochester Jr High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Rochester Jr High School?
339 students attend Rochester Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Rochester Jr High School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rochester Jr High School?
Rochester Jr High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rochester Jr High School offer ?
Rochester Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Rochester Jr High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 339 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 10%
Math Proficiency
: 37% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 18% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
