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Rochester CUSD 3a School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,047 students in Rochester CUSD 3a School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Rochester CUSD 3a School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
5 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
2,047 Students
1,881,779 Students
# Teachers
131 Teachers
136,665 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Rochester CUSD 3a School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#407 out of 852 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)28%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
50%
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
3%
28%
% Black
2%
16%
% White
90%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,548 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,783 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,548
$21,990
Spending / Student
$14,783
$21,244
Best Rochester CUSD 3a School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rochester High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Rocket Dr
Rochester, IL 62563
(217) 498-9761
Rochester, IL 62563
(217) 498-9761
Grades: 9-12
| 709 students
Rank: #22.
Rochester Intermediate School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 40% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 Jack Taylor Dr
Rochester, IL 62563
(217) 498-6215
Rochester, IL 62563
(217) 498-6215
Grades: 4-6
| 415 students
Rank: #33.
Rochester Elementary 2-3
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
456 Education Ave
Rochester, IL 62563
(217) 498-6216
Rochester, IL 62563
(217) 498-6216
Grades: 2-3
| 257 students
Rank: #44.
Rochester Jr High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 24% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3 Rocket Dr
Rochester, IL 62563
(217) 498-9761
Rochester, IL 62563
(217) 498-9761
Grades: 7-8
| 296 students
Rank: n/an/a
707 W Main St
Rochester, IL 62563
(217) 498-9778
Rochester, IL 62563
(217) 498-9778
Grades: PK-1
| 370 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rochester CUSD 3a School District?
Rochester CUSD 3a School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,047 students.
What is the rank of Rochester CUSD 3a School District?
Rochester CUSD 3a School District is ranked #410 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rochester CUSD 3a School District?
90% of Rochester CUSD 3a School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rochester CUSD 3a School District?
Rochester CUSD 3a School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Rochester CUSD 3a School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,783 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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