Rochester Memorial

Summary:

Rochester Memorial is an elementary school located in Rochester, MA that serves grades PK-6 with a student population of 492. The school is part of the Rochester school district, which is ranked 144 out of 351 districts in Massachusetts and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Rochester Memorial consistently performs above the state average on MCAS Next Generation assessments across all grades and subjects, with 44.98% of students proficient or better in ELA and 46.88% in Math, compared to the state averages of 39.17% and 40.91% respectively. The school's performance is particularly strong in 3rd grade ELA (57.63% proficient) and 3rd grade Math (74.58% proficient). Rochester Memorial has maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger for most years, ranking in the top 50% of Massachusetts elementary schools. The school also performs well for its Special Education and Low Socioeconomic Status student subgroups, ranking in the top 50% of schools in the state.

When comparing Rochester Memorial to nearby schools, Acushnet Elementary School consistently outperforms Rochester Memorial on MCAS assessments, with significantly higher proficiency rates in both ELA and Math. Meanwhile, schools in the New Bedford district generally have lower academic performance compared to Rochester Memorial. The school's per-student spending has increased from $13,917 in 2018-2019 to $16,248 in 2020-2021, and its student-teacher ratio has decreased from 12.8 to 11.9 during this time, indicating a focus on resource allocation to support student learning.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 16 Pine Street
       Rochester, MA  02770


(508) 763-2049

District: Rochester

SchoolDigger Rank:
350th of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,248 Help


Students who attend Rochester Memorial usually attend:

Middle:    Old Rochester Regional Junior High
High:    Old Rochester Regional High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.9 Help
Number of students:  494

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.5%
Hispanic:
4.5%
Two or more races:
2.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  20% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Rochester Memorial ranks better than 61.8% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.55. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.5%), Hispanic (4.5%), two or more races (2.8%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rochester Memorial is 11.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rochester Memorial is $16,248.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rochester Memorial:

SchoolDigger ranks Rochester Memorial 350th of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Rochester Memorial in the ranking list.)

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Rochester:

SchoolDigger ranks Rochester 144th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Rochester Memorial

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Rank History for all students at Rochester Memorial

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 80.32 175th 884 80.2%
2004 77.88 193rd 882 78.1%
2005 76.11 228th 887 74.3%
2006 75.60 220th 911 75.9%
2007 72.23 255th 911 72.0%
2008 68.59 295th 908 67.5%
2009 71.94 260th 909 71.4%
2010 72.01 272nd 920 70.4%
2011 68.87 312th 924 66.2%
2012 70.25 301st 930 67.6%
2013 68.49 324th 928 65.1%
2014 65.07 347th 926 62.5%
2015 70.42 276th 914 69.8%
2016 67.93 293rd 932 68.6%
2017 61.93 367th 938 60.9%
2018 59.03 404th 934 56.7%
2019 55.64 432nd 942 54.1%
2021 70.55 274th 936 70.7%
2022 58.21 404th 932 56.7%
2023 59.12 390th 928 58.0%
2024 61.55 350th 916 61.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Rochester Memorial

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.77 560th 886 36.8%
2019 47.21 476th 896 46.9%
2021 62.44 263rd 894 70.6%
2022 49.70 424th 905 53.1%
2023 50.29 298th 703 57.6%
2024 58.17 235th 731 67.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rochester Memorial

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.77 205th 685 70.1%
2019 80.80 62nd 700 91.1%
2021 89.60 24th 705 96.6%
2022 57.81 288th 772 62.7%
2023 72.64 128th 757 83.1%
2024 55.75 297th 760 60.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Rochester Memorial

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.35 203rd 893 77.3%
2019 66.32 296th 902 67.2%
2021 73.55 228th 898 74.6%
2022 61.56 346th 901 61.6%
2023 57.15 397th 887 55.2%
2024 62.11 338th 886 61.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Rochester Memorial

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.16 305th 656 53.5%
2019 51.70 267th 665 59.8%
2021 55.85 222nd 632 64.9%
2022 53.75 259th 672 61.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Rochester Memorial

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.61 516th 898 42.5%
2019 45.20 522nd 907 42.4%
2021 65.63 306th 904 66.2%
2022 53.22 426th 908 53.1%
2023 59.90 362nd 896 59.6%
2024 58.74 368th 891 58.7%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Rochester Memorial

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 71.00 267th 925 71.1%
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Rank History for White students at Rochester Memorial

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.98 453rd 772 41.3%
2019 41.24 501st 780 35.8%
2021 57.77 310th 765 59.5%
2022 45.66 442nd 764 42.1%
2023 42.00 468th 762 38.6%
2024 47.21 414th 753 45.0%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Rochester Memorial

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 429 4 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 434
1989 444 6 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 451
1990 444 4 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 449
1991 443 4 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 448
1992 417 4 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 423
1993 434 3 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 440
1994 453 3 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 460
1995 459 3 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 468
1996 459 3 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 468
1997 432 2 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 441
1998 442 2 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 451
1999 462 2 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 469
2000 497 5 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 507
2001 497 5 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 507
2002 490 6 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 500
2003 490 6 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 500
2004 529 5 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 538
2005 550 3 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 556
2006 561 19 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 581
2007 566 17 2 0 0 n/a n/a 2 587
2008 563 16 2 2 0 n/a n/a 6 589
2009 569 16 1 5 0 0 13 0 604
2010 563 18 1 6 0 0 11 0 599
2011 509 15 2 7 0 0 10 0 543
2012 504 12 3 7 0 0 10 0 536
2013 498 11 2 6 0 0 14 0 531
2014 453 8 0 7 0 0 19 0 487
2015 436 11 0 5 0 0 24 0 476
2016 441 9 0 5 0 0 29 0 484
2017 426 7 0 7 0 0 26 0 466
2018 451 8 0 7 0 0 32 0 498
2019 465 5 0 12 0 0 29 0 511
2020 469 2 0 12 0 1 25 0 509
2021 442 1 0 12 0 0 21 0 476
2022 479 2 2 15 0 0 18 0 516
2023 460 3 2 16 0 0 11 0 492
2024 452 3 2 22 1 0 14 0 494

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Rochester Memorial

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 434 n/a n/a n/a
1989 451 n/a n/a n/a
1990 449 n/a n/a n/a
1991 448 n/a n/a n/a
1992 423 n/a n/a n/a
1993 440 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 460 n/a n/a n/a
1995 468 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 468 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 441 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 451 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 469 n/a 0.0 0
2000 507 n/a 0.0 9.1
2001 507 n/a 0.0 8.1
2002 500 n/a n/a 6.6
2003 500 n/a n/a 6.6
2004 538 40.5 13.3 6.5
2005 556 42.8 13.0 4
2006 581 43.1 13.5 5.7
2007 587 47.0 12.5 6.2
2008 589 43.0 13.7 6.5
2009 604 42.6 14.2 8.6
2010 599 41.4 14.4 9.8
2011 543 39.9 13.6 6.1
2012 536 38.4 13.9 9.3
2013 531 38.5 13.7 10.2
2014 487 34.7 14.0 11.3
2015 476 34.0 14.0 20
2016 484 35.0 13.8 n/a
2017 466 34.8 13.3 n/a
2018 498 38.1 13.0 n/a
2019 511 38.1 13.4 n/a
2020 509 37.7 13.4 n/a
2021 476 37.1 12.8 n/a
2022 516 41.1 12.5 n/a
2023 492 41.3 11.9 n/a
2024 494 41.2 11.9 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Rochester Memorial

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 434 n/a n/a n/a
1989 451 n/a n/a n/a
1990 449 n/a n/a n/a
1991 448 n/a n/a n/a
1992 423 n/a n/a n/a
1993 440 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 460 n/a n/a n/a
1995 468 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 468 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 441 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 451 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 469 n/a 0.0 0
2000 507 n/a 0.0 9.1
2001 507 n/a 0.0 8.1
2002 500 n/a n/a 6.6
2003 500 n/a n/a 6.6
2004 538 40.5 13.3 6.5
2005 556 42.8 13.0 4
2006 581 43.1 13.5 5.7
2007 587 47.0 12.5 6.2
2008 589 43.0 13.7 6.5
2009 604 42.6 14.2 8.6
2010 599 41.4 14.4 9.8
2011 543 39.9 13.6 6.1
2012 536 38.4 13.9 9.3
2013 531 38.5 13.7 10.2
2014 487 34.7 14.0 11.3
2015 476 34.0 14.0 20
2016 484 35.0 13.8 n/a
2017 466 34.8 13.3 n/a
2018 498 38.1 13.0 n/a
2019 511 38.1 13.4 n/a
2020 509 37.7 13.4 n/a
2021 476 37.1 12.8 n/a
2022 516 41.1 12.5 n/a
2023 492 41.3 11.9 n/a
2024 494 41.2 11.9 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Rochester Memorial

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $426 (3.1%) $13,492 (96.9%) $13,917
2020 $398 (2.8%) $13,826 (97.2%) $14,224
2021 $610 (3.8%) $15,637 (96.2%) $16,248

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rochester Memorial

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 432nd of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 390th of 928 Elementary schools
 3.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rochester Memorial)6044.1
 15.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rochester)6044.1
 15.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rochester Memorial)5347.1
 5.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Rochester)5347.1
 5.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rochester Memorial)5543.8
 11.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Rochester)5543.8
 11.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rochester Memorial)4743.1
 3.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Rochester)4743.1
 3.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Rochester Memorial)5235.6
 16.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Rochester)5235.6
 16.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Rochester Memorial)4436.8
 7.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Rochester)4436.8
 7.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Rochester Memorial)5050
   5th Grade Science (Rochester)4950
 1%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Rochester Memorial)6273
 11%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Rochester)6273
 11%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5442.3
 11.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Rochester Memorial)6271.4
 9.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Rochester)6271.4
 9.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5141
 10%
All Grades English Language Arts (Rochester Memorial)5847.6
 10.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Rochester)5847.6
 10.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Rochester Memorial)5248.1
 3.9%
   All Grades Mathematics (Rochester)5248.1
 3.9%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Rochester Memorial)5050
   All Grades Science (Rochester)4950
 1%
   All Grades Science (Massachusetts)4741.2
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students511492
 3.7%
African American53
 40%
American Indian00
Asian02
Hispanic1216
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White465460
 1.1%
Two or More Races2911
 62.1%


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Rochester Memorial ranks 350th of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 494 students attended Rochester Memorial.

Students at Rochester Memorial are 91% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Students who attend Rochester Memorial usually go on to attend:

Middle : Old Rochester Regional Junior High
High : Old Rochester Regional High


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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