C+
Average
68/100

Rochester Math And Science Academy

📚 K – 08 🏫 School Charter School 💎 Hidden Gem
📍 415 16TH ST SW, Rochester, MN 55902
Overall
C+
68/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.6 grade levels below the U.S. average · 14th percentile in Minnesota
Growth
A+
Students gain 1.34 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 90th percentile
Resources
C+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📈 Top 15% in Minnesota for growth · 💎 Hidden gem

Each score is graded separately against Minnesota schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

68
Repit Score
out of 100
419
Students
enrolled
32.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%14/1002.6 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%90/100Students gain 1.34 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.26 in 2009–19; 91st percentile in Minnesota (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%62/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

💎 Hidden gem. Most students here come from low-income families, yet they learn faster than the national average — 1.34 grade levels a year in 2022–25, and above average before the pandemic too. Growth like this is the clearest sign of what a school adds.

Students served: 89% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Minnesota schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +27 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Minnesota. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency34% (−19 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency36% (−11 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Minnesota state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black32%37%reading -2 pts, math +12 pts56th percentile (list)
Low-income32%37%reading -9 pts, math +3 pts30th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 415 16TH ST SW
City Rochester
ZIP Code 55902
District 2700247
NCES School ID 270024703308
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 55902

Understanding the community around Rochester Math And Science Academy helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $107,017
Per Capita Income $77,860
Poverty Rate 2.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 52.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 65.0%
High School or Higher 98.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $387,200
Median Rent $1,447
Owner-Occupied 71.4%
Renter-Occupied 28.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Rochester Math And Science Academy.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 47.7%
Female 52.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 99.5%
Asian 0.2%
Two or More Races 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 419
Teachers (FTE) 12.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 32.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Rochester Math And Science Academy?
Rochester Math And Science Academy has a Repit School Score of 68 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Rochester Math And Science Academy?
Rochester Math And Science Academy has 419 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 32.9:1.
What grades does Rochester Math And Science Academy serve?
Rochester Math And Science Academy serves grades K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a charter school.
How much funding does Rochester Math And Science Academy receive per student?
Rochester Math And Science Academy receives $17,948 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Rochester Math And Science Academy in 55902 ▼
Avg Home Value
$480,299
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,786
1-Year Change
+5.5%
% Renters
28.6%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026