ROCHESTER MATH AND SCIENCE ACADEMY

ROCHESTER MATH AND SCIENCE ACADEMY is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the ROCHESTER MATH AND SCIENCE ACADEMY school district, located in ROCHESTER, MN with about 327 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 15 teachers, ROCHESTER MATH AND SCIENCE ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

ROCHESTER MATH AND SCIENCE ACADEMY (RMSA) is a public charter school located in Rochester, Minnesota, serving students in kindergarten through eighth grade. The school distinguishes itself through a rigorous academic curriculum that emphasizes science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). By integrating these subjects into daily instruction, RMSA aims to prepare students for success in higher education and future careers in an increasingly technological global economy.

The academy fosters a multicultural learning environment that prioritizes high expectations, critical thinking, and character development. With a commitment to individualized attention, RMSA focuses on small class sizes and personalized learning plans to meet the unique needs of its diverse student body. By bridging the gap between foundational literacy and advanced scientific inquiry, the school seeks to develop well-rounded students who are prepared to be innovative contributors to their community.

For more information, contact ROCHESTER MATH AND SCIENCE ACADEMY at (507) 252-5995 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

415 16TH ST SW
ROCHESTER, MN 55902-8888
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ROCHESTER MATH AND SCIENCE ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in ROCHESTER, MN with about 327 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Minnesota

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
Total Students:
327
Teachers:
15
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 327 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending ROCHESTER MATH AND SCIENCE ACADEMY is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 99% of the student body.

Black or African American
99.4%
White
0.6%

Female
45.6%
Male
54.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.