North Rockford Middle School
Tel:
(616) 863-6300
North Rockford Middle School serves 992 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
North Rockford Middle School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black).
Top Placements
North Rockford Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
North Rockford Middle School's student population of 992 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 992 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 52 teachers |
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School Comparison
North Rockford Middle School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,119 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of North Rockford Middle School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #556 out of 3119 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 8% |
| Black | n/a | 18% |
| White | 87% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.24 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 11% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Rockford School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to North Rockford Middle School is River Valley Academy (0.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Chandler Woods Charter Academy (4.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Parkside Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Rockford Rockford Special Services R1ts Special Education School
Grades: Inquire with school | 29 students
0.3 miles
235 Courtland St
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6326 0.3 Inquire with school 29 - Rockford Parkside Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 295 students
0.6 miles
156 Lewis St
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6360 0.6 K-5 295 - Rockford River Valley Academy Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 56 students
0.7 miles
350 North Main St
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6324 0.7 9-12 56 - Rockford Meadow Ridge Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 440 students
0.8 miles
8100 Courtland Dr Ne
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6342 0.8 PK-5 440 - Rockford Valley View Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 631 students
1.2 miles
405 Summit Ave Ne
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6366 1.2 K-5 631
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