Serving 425 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Maud E Johnson Elementary 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 425 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Maud E Johnson Elementary School serves a central area in Rockford, IL, covering approximately 2.4 square miles. Families can typically expect a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school from most parts of the attendance zone, which extends up to 1.6 miles from its furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Maud E Johnson Elementary School's student population of 425 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
425 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Every student deserves a first-class education, every day.
School Rankings
Maud E Johnson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maud E Johnson Elementary School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2555 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
6%
Hispanic
29%
29%
Black
23%
16%
White
30%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)56.5%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
6%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maud E Johnson Elementary School's ranking?
Maud E Johnson Elementary School is ranked #2555 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Maud E Johnson Elementary School often compared to?
Maud E Johnson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brookview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Maud E Johnson Elementary School?
425 students attend Maud E Johnson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Maud E Johnson Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Maud E Johnson Elementary School?
Maud E Johnson Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Maud E Johnson Elementary School offer ?
Maud E Johnson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Maud E Johnson Elementary School part of?
Maud E Johnson Elementary School is part of Rockford SD 205 School District.
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