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Rochester Community School District

GreatSchools Rating: 9 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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501 West University Dr
Rochester, MI 48307
Oakland County
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PH: (248) 726-3000
FAX: (248) 726-3105

  • Grades PK-12
  • 14,814 students
  • 21 schools

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 MEAP Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 93% (2011)
 97% (2010)
 95% (2009)
 96% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2011.

Math
 99% (2011)
 99% (2010)
 97% (2009)
 97% (2008)
The state average for Math was 95% in 2011.

Source: MI Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading
 94% (2011)
 94% (2010)
 95% (2009)
 95% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

Writing
 76% (2011)
The state average for Writing was 47% in 2011.

Math
 97% (2011)
 98% (2010)
 96% (2009)
 97% (2008)
The state average for Math was 92% in 2011.

Source: MI Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading
 96% (2011)
 95% (2010)
 95% (2009)
 95% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

Science
 94% (2011)
 94% (2010)
 96% (2009)
 95% (2008)
The state average for Science was 78% in 2011.

Math
 94% (2011)
 94% (2010)
 95% (2009)
 95% (2008)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2011.

Source: MI Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Reading
 95% (2011)
 97% (2010)
 94% (2009)
 95% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

Social Studies
 92% (2011)
 90% (2010)
 92% (2009)
 91% (2008)
The state average for Social Studies was 75% in 2011.

Math
 95% (2011)
 96% (2010)
 94% (2009)
 93% (2008)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2011.

Source: MI Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading
 94% (2011)
 96% (2010)
 94% (2009)
 91% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2011.

Writing
 76% (2011)
The state average for Writing was 48% in 2011.

Math
 95% (2011)
 95% (2010)
 94% (2009)
 91% (2008)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2011.

Source: MI Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading
 95% (2011)
 96% (2010)
 92% (2009)
 94% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

Science
 93% (2011)
 92% (2010)
 92% (2009)
 93% (2008)
The state average for Science was 78% in 2011.

Math
 94% (2011)
 90% (2010)
 92% (2009)
 91% (2008)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2011.

Source: MI Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 9

Social Studies
 93% (2011)
 90% (2010)
 90% (2009)
 92% (2008)
The state average for Social Studies was 73% in 2011.

Source: MI Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

About the Tests

  • In 2010-2011 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies.
  • The MEAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

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 MME Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 11

Reading
 81% (2011)
 1% (2010)
 75% (2009)
 78% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 63% in 2011.

Social Studies
 87% (2011)
 1% (2010)
 92% (2009)
 91% (2008)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2011.

Science
 80% (2011)
 1% (2010)
 76% (2009)
 74% (2008)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2011.

Writing
 73% (2011)
 1% (2010)
 69% (2009)
 65% (2008)
The state average for Writing was 47% in 2011.

Math
 81% (2011)
 1% (2010)
 76% (2009)
 73% (2008)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2011.

Source: MI Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

About the Tests

  • In 2010-2011 Michigan used the Michigan Merit Examination (MME) to assess students in grade 11 in reading, writing, math, science and social studies.
  • The MME is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1918

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic80%71%
Asian/Pacific Islander11%3%
Black, not Hispanic5%20%
Hispanic3%5%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program9%42%
Attendance
Information about this data
Source: MI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Attendance rate97%95%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$9,650$9,244
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional58%59%
Student and staff support13%10%
Administration11%12%
Other expenditures18%19%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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