Rockford Public School District

6051 Ash St
Rockford, MN 55373-0009
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Rockford Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,551 students in Rockford Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Rockford Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,709 Schools
# Students
1,551 Students
869,202 Students
# Teachers
109 Teachers
54,297 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Rockford Public School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 508 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MN)
#130 out of 516 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Rockford Public   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
42%
45%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Rockford Public   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
58%
53%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rockford Public   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥95%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Rockford Public   School District and public school graduation rate of MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.40
0.57
# American Indian Students
3 Students
15,185 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
31 Students
60,255 Students
% Asian Students
2%
7%
# Hispanic Students
188 Students
91,482 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
10%
# Black Students
65 Students
101,278 Students
% Black Students
4%
12%
# White Students
1,190 Students
548,260 Students
% White Students
77%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
890 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
74 Students
51,922 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
21
21,794
# Students in K Grade:
120
62,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
99
60,321
# Students in 2nd Grade:
123
62,399
# Students in 3rd Grade:
102
62,085
# Students in 4th Grade:
124
62,315
# Students in 5th Grade:
112
62,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
102
63,634
# Students in 7th Grade:
140
65,392
# Students in 8th Grade:
126
67,133
# Students in 9th Grade:
122
69,515
# Students in 10th Grade:
130
68,337
# Students in 11th Grade:
113
67,478
# Students in 12th Grade:
117
74,169
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,323 is higher than the state median of $17,887. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,193 is less than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$15,547 MM
This chart display total revenue of Rockford Public   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$25 MM
$16,179 MM
This chart display total spending of Rockford Public   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$18,323
$17,887
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Rockford Public   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$16,193
$18,614
This chart display average spending per public school student in Rockford Public   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Rockford Public School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rockford Elementary Arts Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7650 County Rd 50
Rockford, MN 55373
(763) 477-5837
Grades: PK-4
| 589 students
Rank: #22.
Rockford Secondary
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7600 County Rd 50
Rockford, MN 55373
(763) 477-5846
Grades: 9-12
| 482 students
Rank: #33.
Rockford Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6051 Ash St
Rockford, MN 55373
(763) 477-5831
Grades: 5-8
| 480 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Rockford Public School District?
Rockford Public School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,551 students.
What is the rank of Rockford Public School District?
Rockford Public School District is ranked #156 out of 508 school districts in Minnesota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rockford Public School District?
77% of Rockford Public School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rockford Public School District?
Rockford Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Rockford Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,193 is less than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,551 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in MN)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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