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Rochester Community Middle School

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Rochester Community Middle School ranks 141 st of 480 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 5-7

141^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 480 Indiana Middle Schools

Better than 71% of Indiana middle schools

Summary

Rochester Community Middle School is a public middle school serving 324 students in grades 5-7 in Rochester, Indiana. The school is part of the Rochester Community School Corporation, which is ranked 150 out of 380 school districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

One of the school's key strengths is its consistent improvement in test scores over the past few years. In the 2024-2025 school year, Rochester Community Middle School outperformed the state and district averages in both English Language Arts and Math for all grade levels, a notable achievement compared to its previous struggles. However, the school faces challenges with relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 10% to 19.8% over the past few years. Additionally, the school serves a population with a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low socioeconomic status.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Winamac Community Middle School and Tippecanoe Valley Middle School, Rochester Community Middle School performs better in terms of test scores, particularly in English Language Arts and Math. This suggests the school may be more effective in delivering academic instruction and supporting student learning. However, the school's high chronic absenteeism rates and serving a population with low socioeconomic status present additional challenges that the school should address to continue improving and providing a high-quality education for its students.

353

Students ?

11.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,051

Per pupil spending ?

60.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

650 Zebra Ln
Rochester, IN 46975

(574) 223-2280

District: Rochester Community School Corp

Students who attend Rochester Community Middle School usually attend:

High:

Rochester Community High School

Feeder schools for Rochester Community Middle School:

Elementary:	Columbia Elementary School
	George M Riddle Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.7%

Hispanic:

7.9%

Two or more races:

3.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 59th percentile in 2015 → 71st in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Indiana average (48% vs 38% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 12 percentile points since 2015

✓Above the Indiana median (71st percentile)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school48%

District avg43%

Indiana avg38%

141^st of 480

Indiana public middle schools ?

Top 29%▲ up 12 pts since 2015

From top 41% (2015) to top 29% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

150^th of 380Rochester Community School Corp among Indiana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Indiana percentile	Rating
2025	67.2	141 of 480	70.6%	★★★★☆
2024	47.5	260 of 491	47.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	49.0	251 of 489	48.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	52.6	237 of 490	51.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	53.5	220 of 483	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	26.3	368 of 470	21.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	35.8	344 of 473	27.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	40.0	324 of 472	31.4%	★★☆☆☆
2016	60.0	216 of 494	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2015	61.3	200 of 485	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2014	62.3	194 of 470	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2013	73.7	93 of 444	79.1%	★★★★☆
2012	71.3	108 of 447	75.8%	★★★★☆
2011	72.5	105 of 451	76.7%	★★★★☆
2010	58.0	210 of 428	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2009	67.1	134 of 423	68.3%	★★★☆☆
2008	73.7	80 of 392	79.6%	★★★★☆
2007	79.2	51 of 382	86.6%	★★★★☆
2006	67.0	115 of 375	69.3%	★★★☆☆
2005	65.2	117 of 370	68.4%	★★★☆☆
2004	62.8	73 of 222	67.1%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Indiana (2024-2025) ?

Math52%

Social Studies50%+11 vs state

English Language Arts45%

Science43%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2025)					ILEARN Math (2025)					ILEARN Science (2025)		ILEARN Social Studies (2025)	ILEARN Biology (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Science 6th Grade	ILEARN Science All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	ILEARN Biology End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Rochester Community Middle School	Public	5-7	650 Zebra Ln	Rochester	46975	Fulton County	Rochester Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(574) 223-2280	353	32	11.0	60.1%	313 (88.7%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (7.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.1%)	67.2	141^st of 480 public middle schools	70.6%		47.5	260^th of 491 public middle schools	47.0%	119	51.2	38.7	43.2		44.7	67.8	50.0	36.9		52.1	43.4	43.4	49.6		$14,051	$1,454	$12,597
Tippecanoe Valley Middle School	Public	6-8	11303 W 800 S	Akron	46910	Kosciusko County	Tippecanoe Valley School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(574) 598-2200	432	33	13.2	57.9%	361 (83.6%)	4 (0.9%)	61 (14.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.4%)	51	231^st of 480 public middle schools	51.9%		44.5	277^th of 491 public middle schools	43.6%	46		28.5	34.0	39.4	34.0		32.9	30.5	40.2	34.5	38.0	38.0		85.2	$9,904	$708	$9,196
Winamac Community Middle School	Public	6-8	715 School Dr	Winamac	46996	Pulaski County	Eastern Pulaski Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(574) 946-6525	239	19	12.5	48.5%	211 (88.3%)	1 (0.4%)	15 (6.3%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.2%)	70.4	124^th of 480 public middle schools	74.2%		77.6	96^th of 491 public middle schools	80.4%	28		35.7	44.6	54.9	44.5		52.4	44.6	38.0	45.4	39.3	39.3			$13,081	$565	$12,517

Frequently Asked Questions about Rochester Community Middle School

Is Rochester Community Middle School a good school?

Rochester Community Middle School ranks 141^st of 480 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Rochester Community Middle School attend?

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

What district is Rochester Community Middle School in?

Rochester Community School Corp

How many students attend Rochester Community Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 353 students attended Rochester Community Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Rochester Community Middle School?

Students at Rochester Community Middle School are 89% White, 8% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

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