Serving 487 students in grades 5-8, Rockford Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 487 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Rockford Middle's attendance zone encompasses the entire Rockford school district, covering approximately 43.7 square miles. The area typically allows for a 10 to 12-minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 3.8 miles to the zone's edge and a furthest reach of 10.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rockford Middle School's student population of 487 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
487 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
A Tradition of Excellence, One Student at a Time
School Rankings
Rockford Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rockford Middle School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#799 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
74%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.4%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rockford Middle School's ranking?
Rockford Middle School is ranked #799 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Rockford Middle School often compared to?
Rockford Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Delano Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Rockford Middle School?
487 students attend Rockford Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Rockford Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rockford Middle School?
Rockford Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Rockford Middle School offer ?
Rockford Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rockford Middle School part of?
Rockford Middle School is part of Rockford Public School District.
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