Rochester Middle School in Rochester, WA

At a glance

Reported students

535

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

27.72

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

19.3:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

06–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Washington middle enrollment

40th percentile

Compared with 382 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

507

Rochester Middle School: 535 reported students.

State peer staffing position

55th percentile

19.3:1 reported; state peer median 19.1:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 459
Teachers (FTE): 28.42
Student–teacher ratio: 16.2:1

What the reported data says about Rochester Middle School

Rochester Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Rochester. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Rochester School District. NCES reports 535 students for 2024–25.

Among 382 middle schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 611 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 40th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.3:1, close to the Washington median of 19.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (59.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (28.4%). English learners represent 8.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Rochester Middle School

1How do the reported 19.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 27.72 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 8.7%
Students with disabilities: 14.6%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 60%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 2
Nurses (FTE): 0.6
Psychologists (FTE): 0.08
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White59.3%
Hispanic28.4%
Black0.2%
Asian0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
Multiracial8%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Grand Mound Elementary

Elementary · Grades 03–05

507 reported students

Rochester Primary School

Elementary · Grades PK–02

488 reported students

Rochester High School

High · Grades 09–12

608 reported students

H.e.a.r.t. High School

High · Grades 09–12

37 reported students

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Public schools near Rochester Middle School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
H.e.a.r.t. High School High · Rochester School District	09–12	37	0.3 mi
Rochester High School High · Rochester School District	09–12	608	2.7 mi
Grand Mound Elementary Elementary · Rochester School District	03–05	507	2.8 mi
Rochester Primary School Elementary · Rochester School District	PK–02	488	2.9 mi
Littlerock Elementary School Elementary · Tumwater School District	PK–05	343	6.7 mi
Centralia Middle School Middle · Centralia School District	07–08	479	8.3 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Rochester Middle School

What grades does Rochester Middle School serve?

Rochester Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Rochester School District.

How many students attend Rochester Middle School?

Rochester Middle School reported 535 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 40th percentile among 382 Washington middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 459 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Rochester Middle School?

The calculated ratio is 19.3:1, based on 535 students and 27.72 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Washington median for the same school level is 19.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Rochester Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Rochester Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Rochester School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Rochester Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

60% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Rochester Middle School in?

Rochester Middle School is part of Rochester School District, based in Rochester, WA, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Rochester Middle School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include H.e.a.r.t. High School (0.3 mi), Rochester High School (2.7 mi), Grand Mound Elementary (2.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.