ROCHESTER INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

Rochester Intermediate School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Rochester CUSD 3A school district, located in Rochester, IL with about 497 students offering grade levels from 4th Grade to 6th 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 31 teachers, Rochester Intermediate School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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 Intermediate School, located at 900 Jack Taylor Drive in Rochester, Illinois, serves as a key component of the Rochester Community Unit School District 3A. The school typically focuses on the middle elementary years—generally serving students in grades 3 through 5—acting as a bridge between the primary school and the middle school levels. Its curriculum is designed to foster academic growth in core subjects while helping students develop the foundational social and emotional skills necessary for their transition into higher grade levels.

The school is recognized for being part of a district that emphasizes community engagement and high academic standards. Situated in a suburban setting near Springfield, the school utilizes its facilities to provide a supportive learning environment, often characterized by a strong emphasis on extracurricular involvement and personalized attention. As a vital hub for the local Rochester community, the school works closely with families to ensure a collaborative approach to student success, aiming to prepare children for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact Rochester Intermediate School at (217) 498-6215 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.