Rockford Science & Technical Academy (Closed 2008)

Rockford Science & Technical Academy serves 364 students in grades 6-8. 
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 77% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
364 students

Showing 1999–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers

Showing 1999–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1

Showing 1999–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
1%
6%

Showing 1996–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
36%
29%

Showing 1999–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

Black
40%
16%

Showing 1999–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

White
23%
45%

Showing 1999–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
77%
0.66

Showing 1999–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Rockford Science & Technical Academy?
364 students attend Rockford Science & Technical Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Rockford Science & Technical Academy students are Black, 36% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rockford Science & Technical Academy?
Rockford Science & Technical Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Rockford Science & Technical Academy offer ?
Rockford Science & Technical Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Rockford Science & Technical Academy part of?
Rockford Science & Technical Academy is part of Rockford School District 205.

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