Columbia Elementary School vs Rochester Community Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Elementary School
Rochester · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
325 students
Rochester Community Middle School
Rochester · Public middle · Grades 5–7
353 students
| Measure | Columbia Elementary School Rochester, Indiana | Rochester Community Middle School Rochester, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #701 of 1,053 | #265 of 335 |
| National rank | #28719 of 50,301 | #10460 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–1 | Grades 5–7 |
| Students | 325 | 353 |
| Enrollment | 325 | 353 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.1% | 60.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 33% |
| Math proficiency | – | 28% |
| city | Rochester | Rochester |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.8 vs 37.0).
- •Rochester Community Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.1% vs 67.1%).
- •Rochester Community Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 14.8).
- •Rochester Community Middle School is the larger school with 353 students compared with 325.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Columbia Elementary School better than Rochester Community Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Columbia Elementary School ranks higher (44.8 vs 37.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Columbia Elementary School and Rochester Community Middle School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Rochester and Rochester in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Elementary School: 325. Rochester Community Middle School: 353. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Elementary School and Rochester Community Middle School rank in Indiana?
Columbia Elementary School is 701st of 1,053 and Rochester Community Middle School is 265th of 335 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).