Rochester Jr High School
Rochester, IL · Rochester CUSD 3A · Grades 7 - 8
257th of 685 Illinois middle schools statewide · better than 62%▲ Improving
Rochester Jr High School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Rochester Jr High School 257th of 685 Illinois middle schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 62% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 42th in 2019 to 63th in 2025 — improving.
Rochester Jr High School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Rochester Jr High School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 296 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.2% | 89.5% | ▼ 3.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.5% | 4.4% | ▲ 1.9 pts | |
| Black | 2.0% | 3.7% | ▲ 1.7 pts | |
| Asian | 1.0% | 1.4% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 1.3% | 1.0% | ▼ 0.3 pts |
Homes near Rochester Jr High School
Typical home value $299K in zip 62563 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2007
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Rochester Jr High School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Rochester Intermediate SchoolRochester CUSD 3A · 1.1 mi away303rd of 685
ELA 52% · Math 43% - 1Jefferson Middle SchoolSpringfield SD 186 · 5.1 mi away679th of 685
ELA 16% · Math 5% - 1Washington Middle SchoolSpringfield SD 186 · 5.3 mi away685th of 685
ELA 10% · Math 3% - 4Riverton Middle SchoolRiverton CUSD 14 · 6.2 mi away449th of 685
ELA 53% · Math 22% - 8Lincoln Magnet SchoolSpringfield SD 186 · 6.3 mi away140th of 685
ELA 78% · Math 45% - 3Benjamin Franklin Middle SchoolSpringfield SD 186 · 7.2 mi away504th of 685
ELA 41% · Math 24% - 8Glenwood Intermediate SchBall Chatham CUSD 5 · 8.2 mi away196th of 685
ELA 67% · Math 46% - 1U S Grant Middle SchoolSpringfield SD 186 · 8.4 mi away667th of 685
ELA 20% · Math 7%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Rochester Jr High School in?
Rochester Jr High School is part of the Rochester CUSD 3A district in Rochester, Illinois.
Is Rochester Jr High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Rochester Jr High School 257th of 685 Illinois middle schools (better than 62% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Rochester Jr High School?
White 90%, Two or more races 4%, Black 4%, Asian 1% (296 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Rochester Jr High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 62563 is $299K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.