Rockford Envrnmntl Science Academy
Tel:
(815) 489-5509
Rockford Envrnmntl Science Academy serves 996 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Rockford Envrnmntl Science Academy placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Rockford Envrnmntl Science Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
Rockford Envrnmntl Science Academy's student population of 996 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 996 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 66 teachers |
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School Comparison
Rockford Envrnmntl Science Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Rockford Envrnmntl Science Academy is 0.68, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #3444 out of 3672 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 6% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 11% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 47% | 26% |
| Black | 23% | 17% |
| White | 22% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 63% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15) | 3% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Rockford 205 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Rockford Envrnmntl Science Academy is Legacy Academy Of Excellence Charter (1.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Barbour Two-way Language Immersion (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Julia Lathrop Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Rockford Julia Lathrop Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 413 students
0.6 miles
2603 Clover Ave
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 966-3285 0.6 K-5 413 - Rockford Barbour Two-way Language Immersion Magnet School
Grades: K-8 | 727 students
0.8 miles
1506 Clover Ave
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 966-3395 0.8 K-8 727 - Rockford Thurgood Marshall Elementary School Grades: 1-4 | 401 students
1.3 miles
4704 N Rockton Ave
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 966-3370 1.3 1-4 401 - Rockford Washington Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 418 students
1.3 miles
1421 West St
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 966-3740 1.3 K-5 418 - Rockford Beyer Elementary School Grades: 1-5 | 254 students
1.6 miles
333 15th Ave
Rockford, IL 61104
(815) 966-3390 1.6 1-5 254
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