Rockford School District

350 North Main St
Rockford, MI 49341-1020
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 7,598 students in Rockford School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Rockford School District have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
15 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
7,598 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
448 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Rockford School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 846 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 93% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#29 out of 862 school districts
(Top 5%)
64%
35%
67%
45%
56%
38%
95%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.24
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
6%
9%
% Black
1%
18%
% White
87%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,825 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,178 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$113 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$115 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,825
$18,510
Spending / Student
$15,178
$17,693

Best Rockford School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Valley View Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
405 Summit Ave Ne
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6366
Gr: K-5 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Rockford Spanish Immersion
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3900 Kroes St Ne
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6374
Gr: K-5 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Crestwood Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6350 Courtland Dr Ne
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6346
Gr: K-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6849 Young Ave Ne
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6340
Gr: K-5 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Belmont Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6097 Belmont Ave Ne
Belmont, MI 49306
(616) 863-6362
Gr: K-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Meadow Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8100 Courtland Dr Ne
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6342
Gr: PK-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Roguewood Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3900 Kroes St Ne
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6374
Gr: K-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #88.
North Rockford Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
397 E Division St
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6300
Gr: 6-8 | 914 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #99.
Rockford High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4100 Kroes St Ne
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6030
Gr: 9-12 | 1,823 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1010.
East Rockford Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8615 9 Mile Rd Ne
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6140
Gr: 6-8 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Cannonsburg Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4894 Sturgis Ave Ne
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6344
Gr: K-5 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Parkside Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
156 Lewis St
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6360
Gr: PK-5 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1313.
River Valley Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
350 N Main St
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6324
Gr: 9-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
4500 Kroes St Ne
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6348
Gr: 9 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
Rockford Special Services R1ts
Special Education School
235 Courtland St
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6326
Gr: Inquire with school | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Rockford School District?
Rockford School District manages 15 public schools serving 7,598 students.
What is the rank of Rockford School District?
Rockford School District is ranked #28 out of 846 school districts in Michigan (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rockford School District?
87% of Rockford School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rockford School District?
Rockford School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Rockford School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,178 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 15 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 7,598 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : 95% (Top 5% in MI)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 64% (Top 5%)
  • : 67% (Top 10%)
  • : 56% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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