Best Schools in Rochester, IA
Rochester, IA has 11 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 3,919 students. On average they score 66% on state proficiency tests against a projected 58%, so schools in Rochester don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Rochester, IA
The top high schools in Rochester, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Branch High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Branch Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 244 Students
2. Wilton Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilton Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 427 Students
3. Tipton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tipton Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 310 Students
4. West Liberty High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Liberty Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 364 Students
Best Middle Schools in Rochester, IA
The top middle schools in Rochester, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Branch Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Branch Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 257 Students
2. Tipton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tipton Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 292 Students
3. West Liberty Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Liberty Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 399 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Rochester, IA
The top elementary schools in Rochester, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wilton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilton Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 556 Students
2. Hoover Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Branch Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 370 Students
3. Tipton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tipton Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 339 Students
4. West Liberty Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Liberty Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 361 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Rochester, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Rochester, IA has a total population of 455 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Rochester, IA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Rochester, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.67 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.74 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.93 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Rochester, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Rochester, IA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Rochester, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Rochester, IA
How many schools are in Rochester, IA?
Rochester, IA has 11 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,919 students in total.
How do schools in Rochester perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Rochester score 66% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 58%, so on average schools in Rochester don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Rochester?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 67%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations