Rockford Public Schools School District

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

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 7,697 students in Rockford Public Schools 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 Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
15 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
7,697 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
474 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

District Rank

Rockford Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 850 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MI)
#43 out of 855 school districts
(Top 10%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Rockford Public Schools  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
59%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Rockford Public Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
64%
48%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rockford Public Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
91%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Rockford Public Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.23
0.55
# American Indian Students
6 Students
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
95 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
418 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
9%
# Black Students
68 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
1%
18%
# White Students
6,726 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
87%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
380 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
769
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
522
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
548
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
562
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
578
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
536
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
552
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
534
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
582
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
612
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
619
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
624
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
627
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
32
4,048

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,635 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,983 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$113 MM
$25,476 MM
This chart display total revenue of Rockford Public Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$115 MM
$24,351 MM
This chart display total spending of Rockford Public Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$14,635
$18,267
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Rockford Public Schools  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$14,983
$17,461
This chart display average spending per public school student in Rockford Public Schools  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Rockford Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rockford Spanish Immersion
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3900 Kroes St Ne
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6374
Grades: K-5
| 301 students
Rank: #22.
Valley View Elementary School
Math: 70% | Reading: 72%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
405 Summit Ave Ne
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6366
Grades: K-5
| 625 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Belmont Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6097 Belmont Ave Ne
Belmont, MI 49306
(616) 863-6362
Grades: K-5
| 376 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Crestwood Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6350 Courtland Dr Ne
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6346
Grades: K-5
| 491 students
Rank: #55.
Lakes Elementary School
Math: 68% | Reading: 66%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6849 Young Ave Ne
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6340
Grades: K-5
| 504 students
Rank: #66.
Parkside Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
156 Lewis St
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6360
Grades: K-5
| 275 students
Rank: #77.
North Rockford Middle School
Math: 58% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
397 East Division St
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6300
Grades: 6-8
| 899 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Cannonsburg Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4894 Sturgis Ave Ne
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6344
Grades: K-5
| 223 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Roguewood Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3900 Kroes St Ne
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6374
Grades: K-5
| 303 students
Rank: #1010.
Rockford High School
Math: 46% | Reading: 71%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4100 Kroes St Ne
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6030
Grades: 9-12
| 1,818 students
Rank: #1111.
East Rockford Middle School
Math: 50% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8615 9 Mile Rd Ne
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6140
Grades: 6-8
| 769 students
Rank: #1212.
Meadow Ridge Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8100 Courtland Dr Ne
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6342
Grades: PK-5
| 417 students
Rank: #1313.
River Valley Academy
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
350 North Main St
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6324
Grades: 9-12
| 58 students
Rank: n/an/a
4500 Kroes St Ne
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6348
Grades: 9-12
| 606 students
Rank: n/an/a
Rockford Special Services R1ts
Special Education School
235 Courtland St
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6326
Grades: Inquire with school
| 32 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Rockford Public Schools School District?
Rockford Public Schools School District manages 15 public schools serving 7,697 students.
What is the rank of Rockford Public Schools School District?
Rockford Public Schools School District is ranked #43 out of 850 school districts in Michigan (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rockford Public Schools School District?
87% of Rockford Public Schools 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 Public Schools School District?
Rockford Public Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Rockford Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,983 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 15 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 7,697 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : 91% (Top 20% in MI)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 59% (Top 5%)
  • : 64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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