Rochester Jr High School

3 Rocket Dr, Rochester, IL 62563 | (217) 498-9761
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Student Enrollment: 327
Local School
Directory
Rating

No Reviews Yet
Find Old Friends From Rochester Jr High School

Use the form below to search for alumni from Rochester Jr High School.

First Name:
Last Name:
Graduation Year
Powered by Classmates.com®

School Description

School Summary and Highlights
Additional Contact Information
  • Principal or Admin: Brent Ashbaugh
School Operational Details
  • Title I Eligible
School District Details

Faculty Details and Student Enrollment

Students and Faculty
  • Total Students Enrolled: 327
  • Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 19.5
  • Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 16.8
Students Gender Breakdown
  • Males: 186 (56.9%)
  • Females: 140 (42.8%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
Rochester Jr High School Student Race Distribution
  Number Percent
American Indian--
Black41.2%
Asian20.6%
Hispanic30.9%
White31796.9%
Number of Students Per Grade
Number of Students Per Grade For Rochester Jr High School
  Number Percent
7th Grade15948.6%
8th Grade16650.8%
9th Grade20.6%
Attendance, Graduation, and Dropout Rates (2010)
Attendance Rate
School:
95.9%
State:
93.9%
Source: IL Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

School Ratings and Reviews

Be The First To Review Rochester Jr High School!

Rate This School
Suggested Topics for Reviews
  • Principal leadership and staff
  • Overall ranking and student achievement
  • Teacher involvement and guidance
  • Extracurricular activities and sports
  • Classroom, building and playground safety
  • School homework load appropriateness
Enter Your Review Below
Enter Your Email Below
Reviews Containing the Following Will Not Be Accepted
  • Offensive or innappropriate comments, including allegations of criminal behavior
  • Names of individuals (faculty, staff, teachers, or students)
I am a and Accept the Terms of Use

Sponsored Links

Test Scores and Performance Information

Overall School Rating

Local School
Directory
Rating
How is this determined?
The overall school rating shows that Rochester Jr High School performed on average much better than most other schools across the state on ISAT state exams in the following subjects:
  • Math
  • Reading
  • Science
AYP Information (2010)
Making AYP For Reading Composite: Yes
Reading Composite Percentage
School:
94.1%
State:
74.4%
Making AYP For Math Composite: Yes
Math Composite Percentage
School:
94.8%
State:
80.5%

ISAT - Test Proficiency by Grade and Subject

Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency

SchoolDistrictState
Math Test
201096.2%-84.4%
200995.7%-82.7%
200893.6%-80.4%
 
Reading Test
201093.6%-77.4%
200989.1%-77.5%
200889.2%-77.7%
 
Science Test
201096.2%-82.4%
200995.2%-79.5%
200896.2%-79.2%
 

Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency

SchoolDistrictState
Math Test
201094.5%-83.7%
200994.3%-81.7%
200893.8%-80.3%
 
Reading Test
201095.8%-84.1%
200993.6%-83.6%
200890.7%-81.4%
 
Source: IL Department of Education 2009-2010

School Map and Similar Schools Nearby

Click to Activate Map of Nearby School Campuses
Private
Public
This School
Similar Schools Nearby
Rochester High School
9-12 | 668 Students | 0 miles away
Not Yet Rated
Springfield Southeast High School
9-12 | 1,296 Students | 4.8 miles away

2 out of 5
Riverton High School
9-12 | 441 Students | 6.9 miles away
Not Yet Rated
Lanphier High School
9-12 | 1,276 Students | 7.1 miles away

4 out of 5
Springfield High School
9-12 | 1,509 Students | 7.4 miles away
Not Yet Rated
Glenwood High School
9-12 | 1,334 Students | 9.1 miles away
Not Yet Rated
Tri-City Jr High School
6-8 | 137 Students | 9.6 miles away
Not Yet Rated
Edinburg Jr High School
7-8 | 44 Students | 10.1 miles away
Not Yet Rated
Pawnee High School
7-12 | 293 Students | 11.2 miles away
Not Yet Rated
South Fork Jr Sr High School
5-12 | 238 Students | 13.1 miles away
Not Yet Rated

School Community Forum

Join a discussion about Rochester Jr High School and talk to others in the community including students, parents, teachers, and administrators.

Popular Discussion Topics
  • Admissions and Registration Questions (e.g. Dress Code and Discipline Policy)
  • School Calendar and Upcoming Events (e.g. Graduation)
  • After School Programs, Extracurricular Activities, and Athletics (e.g. Football)
  • News and Announcements (e.g. Yearbook and Class Supply List Details)
  • Graduate and Alumni Events (e.g. Organizing Class Reunions)
blog comments powered by Disqus
Navigation
Rankings
Nearby Cities
Sponsored Links
K-12 Articles
Changing Schools Isn't Easy: Tips for a Successful Transition
It isn't easy for students to make the transition into a new school, especially if they have...
School's out for Recess
Recess used to be the best part of school; that and lunch. But today, a shocking two-thirds of...
Summer Reading
In 1998, a book was published in the US that turned a hatred of reading to love. "Harry Potter and...