Rochester Middle School

Summary:

Rochester Middle School is a public middle school serving 495 students in grades 6-8 in the Tenino School District in Rochester, Washington. The school has a diverse student population, with a majority of White (59.39%) and Hispanic (29.49%) students, and a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds (61.41% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch).

While Rochester Middle School has consistently ranked in the middle range of Washington middle schools, its academic performance, as measured by SBAC and WCAS test scores, is generally below the state and district averages, particularly in math. The school's performance varies significantly by student subgroup, with Hispanic and multi-racial students generally performing better than their White and male counterparts. Over the past several years, the school's statewide ranking has declined, suggesting the need for targeted interventions to address the factors contributing to this decline. When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Jefferson Middle School, Thurgood Marshall Middle School, and Aspire Middle School, Rochester Middle School generally underperforms in academic achievement, particularly in math.

Despite the significant increase in spending per student at Rochester Middle School, from $10,252 in 2019-2020 to $18,647 in 2021-2022, the school's academic performance has not shown a corresponding improvement. This suggests the need for the school and the Tenino School District to examine how the additional resources are being utilized and to identify more effective strategies for improving student outcomes, particularly for underperforming subgroups.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 9937 Highway 12 SW
       Rochester, WA  98579-0398


(360) 273-5958

District: Rochester School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
213th of 535 Washington Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,647 Help


Students who attend Rochester Middle School usually attend:

High:    Rochester High School

Feeder schools for Rochester Middle School:

Elementary:    Grand Mound Elementary
    Rochester Primary School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.0 Help
Number of students:  495

Racial breakdown:

White:
59.4%
Hispanic:
29.5%
Two or more races:
7.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  61.4% Help


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Compare Details Rochester Middle School ranks better than 60.2% of middle schools in Washington. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.48. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (59.4%), Hispanic (29.5%), two or more races (7.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 61.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rochester Middle School is 17. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rochester Middle School is $18,647.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rochester Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Rochester Middle School 213th of 535 Washington public middle schools. (See Rochester Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Rochester School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Rochester School District 111th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Rochester Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Rochester Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 26.34 332nd 421 21.1%
2005 14.14 385th 425 9.4%
2006 22.99 372nd 449 17.1%
2007 45.80 265th 463 42.8%
2008 37.13 302nd 466 35.2%
2009 37.40 317th 476 33.4%
2010 57.02 203rd 483 58.0%
2011 58.24 189th 492 61.6%
2012 63.31 163rd 497 67.2%
2013 58.46 200th 498 59.8%
2015 59.35 166th 445 62.7%
2016 52.31 205th 443 53.7%
2017 52.70 214th 435 50.8%
2018 55.63 187th 437 57.2%
2019 57.38 208th 512 59.4%
2021 32.07 358th 529 32.3%
2022 41.55 293rd 541 45.8%
2023 47.30 250th 539 53.6%
2024 55.48 213th 535 60.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Rochester Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 60.50 98th 246 60.2%
2021 38.61 152nd 250 39.2%
2022 27.50 193rd 257 24.9%
2023 41.17 140th 244 42.6%
2024 66.20 72nd 243 70.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Rochester Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.24 216th 268 19.4%
2019 34.09 145th 231 37.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rochester Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.85 104th 349 70.2%
2019 65.64 112th 448 75.0%
2021 36.20 300th 458 34.5%
2022 47.61 222nd 475 53.3%
2023 61.07 147th 463 68.3%
2024 72.34 81st 455 82.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Rochester Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.98 154th 376 59.0%
2019 68.36 122nd 452 73.0%
2021 43.96 250th 469 46.7%
2022 56.36 177th 479 63.0%
2023 55.38 191st 464 58.8%
2024 61.21 165th 464 64.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Rochester Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.95 165th 371 55.5%
2019 46.24 239th 453 47.2%
2021 24.61 361st 476 24.2%
2022 29.13 341st 480 29.0%
2023 38.72 282nd 470 40.0%
2024 49.07 218th 466 53.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Rochester Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.36 85th 259 67.2%
2019 56.08 133rd 344 61.3%
2021 36.11 215th 353 39.1%
2022 48.02 162nd 360 55.0%
2023 58.53 108th 336 67.9%
2024 62.25 102nd 344 70.3%
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Rank History for White students at Rochester Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.97 181st 325 44.3%
2019 55.53 196th 470 58.3%
2021 26.49 361st 480 24.8%
2022 40.16 292nd 488 40.2%
2023 42.59 270th 488 44.7%
2024 51.66 224th 486 53.9%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, 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: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, January 18, 2018

Open Quote Disproportionate in the way disapline is administered. Arbitrary at best. Too much bullying. Staff make it feel like the kids are a prision population needing to be intimidated to control Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, November 29, 2017

Open Quote Lot of bulling. Stuff looks other way, safety concerns in this school Close Quote



Enrollment information for Rochester Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 458 2 0 21 13 n/a n/a 0 494
1989 484 3 4 18 12 n/a n/a 0 521
1990 314 0 0 17 18 n/a n/a 0 349
1991 338 0 3 17 19 n/a n/a 0 377
1992 342 1 1 20 20 n/a n/a 0 384
1993 362 1 1 18 14 n/a n/a 0 396
1994 382 3 2 16 15 n/a n/a 0 418
1995 388 0 6 20 13 n/a n/a 0 427
1996 388 0 6 20 13 n/a n/a 0 427
1997 380 0 6 25 15 n/a n/a 0 426
1998 315 0 7 32 18 n/a n/a 0 372
1999 322 0 9 39 22 n/a n/a 0 392
2000 340 5 10 33 26 n/a n/a 0 414
2001 372 7 8 34 22 n/a n/a 0 443
2002 394 4 6 46 24 n/a n/a 0 474
2003 394 4 6 46 24 n/a n/a 0 474
2004 403 4 6 70 22 n/a n/a 0 505
2005 387 3 6 66 22 n/a n/a 1 485
2006 378 5 6 76 16 n/a n/a 2 483
2007 393 5 6 67 21 n/a n/a 4 496
2008 375 2 7 61 19 n/a n/a 8 472
2009 389 5 6 76 27 n/a n/a 17 520
2010 393 10 7 77 33 n/a n/a 11 531
2011 383 11 2 87 15 0 16 0 514
2012 402 10 3 83 11 2 19 0 530
2013 413 8 3 92 14 1 24 0 555
2014 372 4 1 97 19 0 23 0 516
2015 370 5 2 104 20 1 26 0 528
2016 338 3 4 112 15 0 29 0 501
2017 347 1 3 125 15 0 35 0 526
2018 346 1 2 112 22 0 48 0 531
2019 265 0 1 78 16 0 35 0 395
2020 333 1 5 114 18 1 50 1 523
2021 309 1 4 128 18 3 39 0 502
2022 269 1 4 130 14 3 37 0 458
2023 294 1 4 146 8 3 38 1 495

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 Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 494 20.0 24.7 0
1989 521 21.0 24.8 n/a
1990 349 15.2 22.9 0
1991 377 16.8 22.4 n/a
1992 384 19.7 19.4 n/a
1993 396 19.9 19.9 n/a
1994 418 22.8 18.3 n/a
1995 427 23.5 18.2 n/a
1996 427 23.5 18.2 n/a
1997 426 22.5 18.9 n/a
1998 372 20.4 18.2 n/a
1999 392 21.2 18.5 n/a
2000 414 21.2 19.5 n/a
2001 443 20.6 21.5 n/a
2002 474 22.2 21.4 29.3
2003 474 22.2 21.4 29.3
2004 505 23.0 22.0 48.3
2005 485 22.7 21.4 49.6
2006 483 22.6 21.4 52
2007 496 25.7 19.3 45.7
2008 472 25.8 18.3 46.6
2009 520 25.8 20.2 50.5
2010 531 26.7 19.8 50
2011 514 26.7 19.2 51.6
2012 530 25.7 20.5 54.5
2013 555 27.2 20.4 55.5
2014 516 n/a n/a 57.8
2015 528 29.0 18.2 56.1
2016 501 29.0 17.2 53.9
2017 526 30.3 17.3 52.5
2018 531 29.9 17.7 47.6
2019 395 31.7 12.4 71.1
2020 523 31.8 16.4 51.6
2021 502 27.0 18.5 54.2
2022 458 28.8 15.8 50.7
2023 495 28.9 17.0 61.4

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 Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 494 20.0 24.7 0
1989 521 21.0 24.8 n/a
1990 349 15.2 22.9 0
1991 377 16.8 22.4 n/a
1992 384 19.7 19.4 n/a
1993 396 19.9 19.9 n/a
1994 418 22.8 18.3 n/a
1995 427 23.5 18.2 n/a
1996 427 23.5 18.2 n/a
1997 426 22.5 18.9 n/a
1998 372 20.4 18.2 n/a
1999 392 21.2 18.5 n/a
2000 414 21.2 19.5 n/a
2001 443 20.6 21.5 n/a
2002 474 22.2 21.4 29.3
2003 474 22.2 21.4 29.3
2004 505 23.0 22.0 48.3
2005 485 22.7 21.4 49.6
2006 483 22.6 21.4 52
2007 496 25.7 19.3 45.7
2008 472 25.8 18.3 46.6
2009 520 25.8 20.2 50.5
2010 531 26.7 19.8 50
2011 514 26.7 19.2 51.6
2012 530 25.7 20.5 54.5
2013 555 27.2 20.4 55.5
2014 516 n/a n/a 57.8
2015 528 29.0 18.2 56.1
2016 501 29.0 17.2 53.9
2017 526 30.3 17.3 52.5
2018 531 29.9 17.7 47.6
2019 395 31.7 12.4 71.1
2020 523 31.8 16.4 51.6
2021 502 27.0 18.5 54.2
2022 458 28.8 15.8 50.7
2023 495 28.9 17.0 61.4

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.

6th Grade Immunization Rates

Rochester Middle School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201872.7%0.0%0.0%0.0%4.8%96.8%73.8%97.9%96.8%97.9%74.3%
201976.9%0.0%1.0%0.0%5.0%94.5%79.9%94.0%94.0%96.0%79.9%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

Rochester Middle School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201985.6%0.2%0.6%6.2%95.6%96.4%95.6%95.1%96.7%96.7%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Rochester Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $864 (6.2%) $13,076 (93.8%) $13,940
2020 $375 (3.7%) $9,876 (96.3%) $10,252
2021 $637 (4.3%) $14,229 (95.7%) $14,866
2022 $2,185 (11.7%) $16,463 (88.3%) $18,647

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Rochester Middle 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 208th of 512 Middle schoolsRanks 250th of 539 Middle schools
 5.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Rochester Middle School)52.650.6
 2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Rochester School District)52.650.6
 2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.847.9
 9.9%
6th Grade Math (Rochester Middle School)4439.5
 4.5%
   6th Grade Math (Rochester School District)4439.5
 4.5%
   6th Grade Math (Washington)47.738.1
 9.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Rochester Middle School)68.348
 20.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Rochester School District)68.348
 20.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)6252.1
 9.9%
7th Grade Math (Rochester Middle School)60.736.7
 24%
   7th Grade Math (Rochester School District)60.736.7
 24%
   7th Grade Math (Washington)49.938.6
 11.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Rochester Middle School)60.349.6
 10.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Rochester School District)56.848.5
 8.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Rochester Middle School)52.133.8
 18.3%
   All Grades Math (Rochester School District)5338.1
 14.9%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students395495
 25.3%
African American01
American Indian168
 50%
Asian14
 300%
Hispanic78146
 87.2%
Pacific Islander03
White265294
 10.9%
Two or More Races3538
 8.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients71.1%61.4%
 9.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Rochester Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 495 students attended Rochester Middle School.

Rochester Middle School ranks 213th of 535 Washington middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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

Students at Rochester Middle School are 59% White, 29% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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