Rochester Community Middle School

Rochester Community School Corp
650 Zebra Ln
Rochester, IN 46975
353 Students
Middle School 5th - 7th
School Overview
Rochester Community Middle School, located at 650 Zebra Lane in Rochester, Indiana, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Rochester Community School Corporation. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. By focusing on academic growth, personal development, and extracurricular engagement, the school aims to help students navigate the unique challenges of their middle school years while building a strong foundation for future success.

The campus plays an active role in the local community, promoting a culture of school spirit and academic achievement. In addition to a core curriculum that emphasizes essential subjects like mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies, the school typically offers various programs designed to encourage student participation in sports, arts, and technology. Through its dedicated staff and community-centered approach, Rochester Community Middle School strives to cultivate well-rounded, responsible citizens who are prepared to contribute positively to the Rochester area and beyond.
353
Total Students
31.8
Full-Time Teachers
11.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
60.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    313 (88.7%)
  • Hispanic
    28 (7.9%)
  • Two or More
    11 (3.1%)
  • Asian
    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 Community School Corp
Phone: (574)223-2280
Grade Range: 5th - 7th
Total Students: 353
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 31.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 176
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 36

* 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 5 129
Grade 6 110
Grade 7 114
Gender Ratio