Rochester Middle School
Rochester, WA · Rochester School District · Grades 6-8
168th of 381 Washington middle schools statewide · better than 56%· Stable
Rochester Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Rochester Middle School 168th of 381 Washington middle schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 56% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 60th in 2019 to 56th in 2025.
Rochester Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 514 students tested
Rochester Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 494 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.1% | 58.9% | ▼ 13.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 18.8% | 29.1% | ▲ 10.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.5% | 8.1% | ▲ 3.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 3.7% | 2.2% | ▼ 1.5 pts | |
| Asian | 0.2% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Black | 0.8% | 0.2% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Rochester Middle School
Typical home value $524K in zip 98579 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Rochester Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Centralia Middle SchoolCentralia School District · 8.3 mi away295th of 381
ELA 40% · Math 17% - 4Tenino Middle SchoolTenino School District · 11.8 mi away252nd of 381
ELA 40% · Math 27% - 8George Bush Middle SchoolTumwater School District · 12.8 mi away106th of 381
ELA 59% · Math 45% - 8Tumwater Middle SchoolTumwater School District · 14.2 mi away112th of 381
ELA 58% · Math 44% - 6Chehalis Middle SchoolChehalis School District · 14.2 mi away172nd of 381
ELA 52% · Math 34% - 9Washington Middle SchoolOlympia School District · 17.3 mi away57th of 381
ELA 66% · Math 57% - 9Jefferson Middle SchoolOlympia School District · 17.7 mi away54th of 381
ELA 68% · Math 56% - 7Thurgood Marshall Middle SchoolOlympia School District · 17.9 mi away143rd of 381
ELA 49% · Math 43%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Rochester Middle School in?
Rochester Middle School is part of the Rochester School District district in Rochester, Washington.
Is Rochester Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Rochester Middle School 168th of 381 Washington middle schools (better than 56% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Rochester Middle School?
White 59%, Hispanic 29%, Two or more races 8%, American Indian 2% (494 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Rochester Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98579 is $524K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 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.