Rochester School District

Rochester School District serves about 2,175 students across five schools covering PK–12 in the Rochester area of Washington and ranks above the statewide median, at the 72nd percentile among Washington districts. The district includes Rochester Primary School for PK–2, Grand Mound Elementary School for grades 3–5, Rochester Middle School for grades 6–8, and two high-school options: Rochester High School and H.e.a.r.t. High School.

The strongest overall profiles are at Rochester High School and Rochester Middle School, both ranking at the 67th percentile statewide and showing recent improvement. Rochester High School stands out for its 88.5% graduation rate, low 8.5% dropout rate, and especially strong English performance, though math is its main weakness. Rochester Middle School offers a more balanced profile, with science proficiency above the state average and math results close to statewide levels. These schools appear to be the district’s strongest academic options based on the available rankings and test data.

Grand Mound Elementary School is closer to the statewide middle in ranking and has a relative strength in math, but its English results—particularly in third grade—need attention. Rochester Primary School has the district’s highest spending per student and lowest regular-school student-teacher ratio, although comparable test data is not available for its early grades. H.e.a.r.t. High School is a very small alternative setting with suppressed test scores, a 42.1% graduation rate, and a high dropout rate; its results should be interpreted cautiously because only 37 students are enrolled. Across the district, mathematics is the most consistent academic priority, while science and secondary-school performance are notable strengths.