Rochester Junior High School

Summary:

Rochester Junior High School is a public middle school serving 339 students in grades 7-8 in Rochester, Illinois, part of the Rochester CUSD 3A district. The school has maintained a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years, ranking between the 529th and 597th position among Illinois middle schools.

Academically, Rochester Junior High School performs on par with or slightly above the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics. However, the school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with male students outperforming female students and achievement gaps observed for white students, multi-racial students, special education students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. The school has seen a significant decrease in chronic absenteeism, from 17.7% in 2021-2022 to 8.3% in 2023-2024, indicating improved attendance. Additionally, the school's per-student spending has increased, and the student-teacher ratio has improved, suggesting a commitment to investing in resources and infrastructure.

Compared to nearby schools, Rochester Junior High School performs better than lower-performing schools in the Springfield School District 186, such as U.S. Grant Middle School, Jefferson Middle School, and Washington Middle School. However, the school lags behind the higher-performing schools in the Ball Chatham CUSD 5 district, such as Glenwood Intermediate School and Glenwood Middle School.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 3 Rocket Dr
       Rochester, IL  62563-9281


(217) 498-9761

District: Rochester CUSD 3A

SchoolDigger Rank:
550th of 1,363 Illinois Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,668 Help


Students who attend Rochester Junior High School usually attend:

High:    Rochester High School

Feeder schools for Rochester Junior High School:

Elementary:    Rochester Elementary 2-3
    Rochester Elementary Ec-1 School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.8 Help
Number of students:  339

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.0%
African American:
2.9%
Two or more races:
2.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  14.1% Help


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Compare Details Rochester Junior High School ranks better than 59.6% of middle schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.48. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rochester Junior High School is $11,668.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks Rochester Junior High School 550th of 1363 Illinois public middle schools. (See Rochester Junior High School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Rochester Junior High School

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Rank History for all students at Rochester Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 85.83 122nd 1185 89.7%
2004 84.88 134th 1204 88.9%
2005 86.36 110th 1209 90.9%
2006 86.48 73rd 1272 94.3%
2007 81.25 170th 1287 86.8%
2008 83.83 123rd 1293 90.5%
2009 83.93 114th 1318 91.4%
2010 86.06 73rd 1327 94.5%
2011 80.91 177th 1344 86.8%
2012 83.29 139th 1365 89.8%
2013 87.24 124th 1367 90.9%
2014 87.44 119th 1322 91.0%
2015 49.44 557th 1302 57.2%
2016 63.54 389th 1294 69.9%
2017 52.43 551st 1293 57.4%
2018 54.94 529th 1293 59.1%
2019 51.73 597th 1356 56.0%
2022 52.73 539th 1369 60.6%
2023 52.39 564th 1367 58.7%
2024 53.48 550th 1363 59.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Rochester Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.85 123rd 164 25.0%
2019 33.15 115th 179 35.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Rochester Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.01 163rd 602 72.9%
2019 35.00 461st 792 41.8%
2022 56.62 178th 781 77.2%
2023 43.03 355th 805 55.9%
2024 44.04 354th 802 55.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rochester Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.23 923rd 1161 20.5%
2019 29.28 917th 1217 24.7%
2022 37.70 712th 1221 41.7%
2023 40.44 706th 1234 42.8%
2024 39.11 709th 1219 41.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Rochester Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.86 548th 1226 55.3%
2019 49.89 598th 1276 53.1%
2022 46.16 614th 1286 52.3%
2023 48.44 583rd 1275 54.3%
2024 47.11 593rd 1251 52.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Rochester Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.22 399th 674 40.8%
2024 31.64 444th 639 30.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Rochester Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.77 477th 1223 61.0%
2019 51.94 553rd 1296 57.3%
2022 58.51 437th 1286 66.0%
2023 54.65 491st 1292 62.0%
2024 58.57 436th 1264 65.5%
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Rank History for White students at Rochester Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.15 560th 889 37.0%
2019 32.71 616th 905 31.9%
2022 35.20 575th 898 36.0%
2023 31.21 632nd 895 29.4%
2024 35.91 567th 875 35.2%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Rochester Junior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 219 1 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 220
1990 231 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 231
1991 244 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 245
1992 263 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 266
1993 264 1 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 269
1994 399 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 402
1995 420 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 423
1996 420 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 423
1997 434 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 436
1998 461 2 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 466
1999 451 1 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 456
2000 441 1 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 448
2001 303 1 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 307
2002 288 0 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 297
2003 288 0 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 297
2004 292 2 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 301
2005 295 1 2 3 0 n/a n/a 4 305
2006 335 3 1 2 0 n/a n/a 3 344
2007 336 6 3 0 4 n/a n/a 0 349
2008 313 7 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 329
2009 317 3 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 328
2010 317 4 2 3 0 n/a n/a 1 327
2011 323 5 0 6 0 0 10 0 344
2012 336 4 4 5 0 0 18 0 367
2013 357 6 4 4 1 0 14 0 386
2014 372 8 4 5 0 0 10 0 399
2015 364 8 4 3 0 0 12 0 391
2016 356 6 5 1 0 0 9 0 377
2017 371 3 2 3 1 0 15 0 395
2018 351 6 4 5 2 0 24 0 392
2019 310 11 6 6 1 0 14 0 348
2020 314 7 9 5 0 0 6 0 341
2021 321 3 7 3 0 0 12 0 346
2022 317 4 8 4 1 1 12 0 347
2023 305 10 8 4 2 1 9 0 339

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Rochester Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 220 9.0 24.4 n/a
1990 231 9.9 23.3 n/a
1991 245 11.0 22.2 n/a
1992 266 12.0 22.1 n/a
1993 269 19.0 14.2 n/a
1994 402 20.4 19.7 n/a
1995 423 23.0 18.4 n/a
1996 423 23.0 18.4 n/a
1997 436 22.0 19.8 n/a
1998 466 21.0 22.2 n/a
1999 456 20.0 22.8 n/a
2000 448 20.0 22.4 n/a
2001 307 18.0 17.1 n/a
2002 297 17.0 17.5 0
2003 297 17.0 17.5 0
2004 301 15.8 19.1 0
2005 305 17.8 17.1 0
2006 344 18.0 19.1 0
2007 349 24.0 14.5 0
2008 329 18.0 18.3 0
2009 328 16.0 20.5 0
2010 327 19.5 16.7 0
2011 344 17.5 19.6 0
2012 367 19.5 18.8 9.3
2013 386 20.3 18.9 13.5
2014 399 23.5 16.9 14.5
2015 391 17.0 23.0 12.3
2016 377 20.0 18.8 9
2017 395 18.9 20.8 11.4
2018 392 16.5 23.7 15.8
2019 348 14.9 23.2 14.7
2020 341 17.0 20.0 15.5
2021 346 n/a n/a n/a
2022 347 16.0 21.6 14.1
2023 339 18.0 18.8 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Rochester Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 220 9.0 24.4 n/a
1990 231 9.9 23.3 n/a
1991 245 11.0 22.2 n/a
1992 266 12.0 22.1 n/a
1993 269 19.0 14.2 n/a
1994 402 20.4 19.7 n/a
1995 423 23.0 18.4 n/a
1996 423 23.0 18.4 n/a
1997 436 22.0 19.8 n/a
1998 466 21.0 22.2 n/a
1999 456 20.0 22.8 n/a
2000 448 20.0 22.4 n/a
2001 307 18.0 17.1 n/a
2002 297 17.0 17.5 0
2003 297 17.0 17.5 0
2004 301 15.8 19.1 0
2005 305 17.8 17.1 0
2006 344 18.0 19.1 0
2007 349 24.0 14.5 0
2008 329 18.0 18.3 0
2009 328 16.0 20.5 0
2010 327 19.5 16.7 0
2011 344 17.5 19.6 0
2012 367 19.5 18.8 9.3
2013 386 20.3 18.9 13.5
2014 399 23.5 16.9 14.5
2015 391 17.0 23.0 12.3
2016 377 20.0 18.8 9
2017 395 18.9 20.8 11.4
2018 392 16.5 23.7 15.8
2019 348 14.9 23.2 14.7
2020 341 17.0 20.0 15.5
2021 346 n/a n/a n/a
2022 347 16.0 21.6 14.1
2023 339 18.0 18.8 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Rochester Junior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $231 (3.0%) $7,450 (97.0%) $7,682
2020 $275 (3.4%) $7,751 (96.6%) $8,026
2021 $393 (4.4%) $8,572 (95.6%) $8,965
2022 $393 (4.4%) $8,572 (95.6%) $8,965
2023 $411 (3.9%) $10,218 (96.1%) $10,629
2024 $428 (3.7%) $11,240 (96.3%) $11,668

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rochester Junior High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 597th of 1356 Middle schoolsRanks 564th of 1367 Middle schools
 2.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Rochester Junior High School)23.938.1
 14.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Rochester CUSD 3A)23.938.1
 14.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)41.237.9
 3.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Rochester Junior High School)3516.8
 18.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Rochester CUSD 3A)3516.8
 18.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.926.9
 3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Rochester Junior High School)2439.7
 15.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Rochester CUSD 3A)2439.7
 15.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)39.640.5
 0.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Rochester Junior High School)39.327.4
 11.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Rochester CUSD 3A)39.327.4
 11.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)32.625.7
 6.9%
8th Grade Science (Rochester Junior High School)55.250.8
 4.4%
   8th Grade Science (Rochester CUSD 3A)55.250.8
 4.4%
   8th Grade Science (Illinois)5552
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students348339
 2.6%
African American1110
 9.1%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian68
 33.3%
Hispanic64
 33.3%
Pacific Islander01
White310305
 1.6%
Two or More Races149
 35.7%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 339 students attended Rochester Junior High School.

Students who attend Rochester Junior High School usually go on to attend Rochester High School

Students at Rochester Junior High School are 90% White, 3% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% Hispanic.

Rochester Junior High School ranks 550th of 1363 Illinois middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

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