For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,307 students in 61103, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 61103, IL are Thurgood Marshall School and West Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 61103 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 61103, IL have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61103, IL Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thurgood Marshall School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4664 N Rockton Ave
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 490-5400
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 490-5400
Gr: 5-8 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
West Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1900 N Rockton Ave
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 966-3200
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 966-3200
Gr: 6-8 | 793 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
Winnebago Co Detention Center
Alternative School
5350 Northrock Dr
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 516-2980
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 516-2980
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 61103, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 61103, IL include Thurgood Marshall School and West Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 61103?
3 public middle schools are located in 61103.
What is the racial composition of students in 61103?
61103 public middle schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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