Serving 415 students in grades 4-6, Rochester Intermediate School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 4-6
- Enrollment: 415 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 1% in IL)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rochester Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Rochester Intermediate School's student population of 415 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
415 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Rochester Intermediate School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
1%
28%
Black
2%
16%
White
88%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Rochester Intermediate School?
415 students attend Rochester Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Rochester Intermediate School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rochester Intermediate School?
Rochester Intermediate School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Rochester Intermediate School offer ?
Rochester Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is Rochester Intermediate School part of?
Rochester Intermediate School is part of Rochester CUSD 3a School District.
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