2022-2025 Strategic Plan In Review
Between 2022 and 2025, Rochester Public Schools (RPS) implemented a strategic plan entitled Planning for Purpose. The following numbers paint a picture of the ways that Planning for Purpose has made a difference in the life of Rochester Public Schools.
3% point increase
in 3rd Grade Math Proficiency
0.1% point increase
in 3rd Grade Reading Proficiency
8.3% point increase
in 8th Grade Math Proficiency
4.2% point increase
in 8th Grade Reading Proficiency
11.4% point increase
in consistent attendance
2.2% point increase
in on-time graduation from high school
7:55 a.m.
The new elementary school start time—replacing the previous 9:35 a.m. start time, adds significant learning time and better supports working families.
2,885
mental health assessments were completed, enabling staff to identify students who may benefit from therapy and other supports.
Students logged in to the Xello platform
192,610
times to explore and develop pathways to college, careers, and future success
6,987,318
messages were exchanged in multiple languages between families and staff through the Talking Points app, strengthening communication and supporting student success
87%
of the RPS Student School Board members reported that serving on the Student School Board gives them a meaningful way to influence change in their schools and across RPS
16
partnerships were launched or strengthened with leading organizations in Rochester and beyond to advance the strategic priorities of RPS and the partner organizations
C.E.R.T
City of Rochester
Cradle 2 Career
Families First of Minnesota
Fernbrook Family Center
IBM
Family Service Rochester
Mayo Clinic
Minnesota Department of Education
NAACP
Olmsted County
Prairie Care
Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce
Rochester Community and Technical College
University of Minnesota Rochester
University of Minnesota Twin Cities
660
teachers and staff completed a rigorous program of professional development in the science of reading to support the implementation of RPS’s new research-based literacy curriculum
260
teachers participated in Deeper Learning Teams to design and share model learning experiences that integrate mastery, identity, and creativity
160
parents and caregivers graduated from or are participating in the new RPS Caregiver and Parent Empowerment (CAPE) Program
66
RPS staff members completed or are participating in “Grow Your Own” programs that help them earn licenses in high-need areas such as special education and social work
53
school leaders completed or are enrolled in the Minnesota Principals Academy, a research-based program that equips principals to improve student learning in reading, math, science, and other subjects
40
teachers and other staff participated in the Aspiring Administrators program to prepare the next generation of school leaders in RPS
7
