Summary:
The city of Rochester, Illinois is home to two middle schools: Rochester Junior High School and Rochester Intermediate School, both serving grades 6-8 and part of the Rochester CUSD 3A district.
Based on the available data, Rochester Junior High School appears to be the standout school, ranking 367 out of 1,368 Illinois middle schools in the 2024-2025 school year and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school had significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts (66.7%) and 8th grade science (56%) compared to the district and state averages. In contrast, Rochester Intermediate School did not have any standout metrics, with proficiency rates generally at or below the district and state levels.
Both schools, however, face the challenge of high chronic absenteeism rates of 25.4% in 2024-2025, which is an area that warrants further investigation and potential intervention. The spending per student is relatively high at both schools, but the impact on learning outcomes is unclear. Overall, the data suggests the district may have more resources or focus directed towards the junior high level, but there is room for improvement in addressing chronic absenteeism and ensuring equitable outcomes across all middle schools in the area.
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