For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,696 students in Rockford, MI. The top-ranked public middle schools in Rockford, MI are North Rockford Middle School and East Rockford Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rockford, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Rockford have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Rockford, MI (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Rockford Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
397 E Division St
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6300
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6300
Gr: 6-8 | 908 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
East Rockford Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8615 9 Mile Rd Ne
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6140
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6140
Gr: 6-8 | 788 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rockford, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Rfc Alternative Education Elementary School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
4100 Kroes
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6348
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6348
Gr: 9 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Rockford, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Rockford, MI include North Rockford Middle School and East Rockford Middle School. Rockford has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Michigan.
How many public middle schools are located in Rockford?
2 public middle schools are located in Rockford.
What is the racial composition of students in Rockford?
Rockford public middle schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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