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Rochester School District

135 Marion Rd
Mattapoisett, MA 02739
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Rochester School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 473 students in Rochester School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public School in Rochester School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
1 School
1,824 Schools
# Students
473 Students
915,932 Students
# Teachers
41 Teachers
77,193 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Rochester School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 391 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of PS% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MA)
#203 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
48%
42%
41%
44%
70-74%
44%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.13
0.66
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
8%
% Hispanic
4%
26%
% Black
1%
10%
% White
93%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $7,975 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,855. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,131 is less than the state median of $24,613. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MA)
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$7,975
$23,855
Spending / Student
$20,131
$24,613

Best Rochester School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rochester Memorial
(Math: 48% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
16 Pine Street
Rochester, MA 02770
(508) 763-2049
Gr: PK-6 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Rochester School District?
Rochester School District manages 1 public schools serving 473 students.
What is the rank of Rochester School District?
Rochester School District is ranked #208 out of 391 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rochester School District?
93% of Rochester School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rochester School District?
Rochester School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Rochester School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,131 is less than the state median of $24,613. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-06
  • Enrollment: 473 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Bottom 50% in MA
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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