Rochester Jr High School

www.rochester3a.net

288 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Rochester Junior High School, located at 3 Rocket Dr in Rochester, Illinois, serves as a pivotal bridge for students transitioning from elementary education to the high school level. As a key component of the Rochester Community Unit School District 3A, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is known for maintaining a strong academic focus, consistently emphasizing college and career readiness as students move through their middle school years.

Beyond academics, the school cultivates a vibrant campus culture centered around its mascot, the Rocket. The institution provides a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, arts, and student organizations, designed to foster personal growth, leadership, and school spirit. By prioritizing both rigorous classroom standards and a supportive social environment, Rochester Junior High aims to prepare its students to succeed as they advance toward Rochester High School.

288

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rochester Jr High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	252
Hispanic	5
Black	7
Asian	6
Two or More	17
American Indian	1

White
252 (87.5%)
Two or More
17 (5.9%)
Black
7 (2.4%)
Asian
6 (2.1%)
Hispanic
5 (1.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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:	No
District:	Rochester CUSD 3A
Phone:	(217)498-9761
Website:	http://www.rochester3a.net
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	288
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 7 145

Grade 8 143

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Rochester Jr High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 7	145
Grade 8	143

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Rochester Jr High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	133	46.2%
Male	155	53.8%

Middle School 6th - 8th