West Middle School

1900 N Rockton Ave
Rockford, IL 61103
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 952 students in grades 6-8, West Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 3% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 952 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

West Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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School Overview

West Middle School's student population of 952 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
952 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
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School Rankings

West Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Middle School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (IL)
#3429 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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3%
28%
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11%
32%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
17%
27%
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Black
49%
17%
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White
23%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
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0.67
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Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
2%
2%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is West Middle School's ranking?
West Middle School is ranked #3429 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are West Middle School often compared to?
West Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eisenhower Middle School, Rockford Envrnmntl Science Academy, Thurgood Marshall School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend West Middle School?
952 students attend West Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of West Middle School students are Black, 23% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Middle School?
West Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Middle School offer ?
West Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is West Middle School part of?
West Middle School is part of Rockford SD 205 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 952 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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