Rochester Middle School

www.rochester.wednet.edu

495 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Rochester Middle School is located in Rochester, Washington, and serves as a key educational institution within the Rochester School District. Situated at 9937 Highway 12 SW, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal growth. It focuses on preparing students for the transition between elementary and high school by providing a supportive community that emphasizes core curriculum development, critical thinking skills, and the social-emotional well-being of its student body.

Beyond standard classroom instruction, the school strives to engage its students through various extracurricular opportunities, athletics, and programs designed to help them discover their unique interests and talents. By leveraging local community support and maintaining strong communication with families, Rochester Middle School aims to cultivate a sense of school pride and civic responsibility. For those seeking detailed information regarding school policies, calendars, and academic resources, the district provides a comprehensive online portal at http://www.rochester.wednet.edu.

495

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rochester Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	294
Hispanic	146
Black	1
Asian	4
Two or More	38
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	3

White
294 (59.5 %)
Hispanic
146 (29.6 %)
Two or More
38 (7.7 %)
American Indian
8 (1.6 %)
Asian
4 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6 %)
Black
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Rochester School District
Phone:	(360)273-5958
Website:	http://www.rochester.wednet.edu
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	495
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	245
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	76

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 170

Grade 7 156

Grade 8 169