Rockford Sd 205 School District
School District · Rockford, Illinois
Avg Rating
4.9
out of 10
Schools
44
27 elem, 7 mid, 5 high
Enrollment
27,661
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
Avg Rating
4.9
out of 10
Schools
44
27 elem, 7 mid, 5 high
Enrollment
27,661
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#595 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.5
below Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,016
+$2,326 vs Illinois median
District size
27,661 students
Much larger than Illinois median
The short answer
Rockford Sd 205 ranks #595 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. Rockford Sd 205's schools with real test data average 4.9/10 across 40 schools. Its top-rated schools are Haskell Elementary School (8.5/10), Thurgood Marshall Elementary (8.1/10), and Thurgood Marshall School (8.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.5/10 despite 69% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 3.4 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Rockford Sd 205 schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +18.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Rockford Sd 205 schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Rockford Sd 205
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (40 of 44). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Haskell Elementary School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Thurgood Marshall Elementary | 8.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Thurgood Marshall School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Montessori Elementary School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Brookview Elem School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Clifford P Carlson Elem School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Barbour Two-Way Lang Immersion | 6.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Rolling Green | 6.1 / 10 |
| 9 | West View Elem School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 10 | Maud E Johnson Elem School | 5.9 / 10 |
See all 44 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Rockford Sd 205
Rockford Sd 205 is a Rockford, Illinois school district serving 44 schools.The district educates 27,661 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.3:1. District-level spending was $19,016 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 4.9/10, Rockford Sd 205 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Haskell Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Rockford Sd 205 students show an average math proficiency of 22.1% and ELA proficiency of 26.4%.
The district includes 27 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, and 5 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Rockford Sd 205, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Rockford Sd 205 with test data.
Schools in Rockford Sd 205
44 schoolsElementary Schools27
Middle Schools7
High Schools5
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Rockford
- Total Enrollment
- 27,661
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,600
- District spending per student
- $19,016NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 24.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Rockford Sd 205?
Rockford Sd 205 has 44 schools in total — 27 elementary, 7 middle, and 5 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Rockford Sd 205?
The average composite rating for Rockford Sd 205 is 4.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Rockford Sd 205?
Rockford Sd 205's district-level spending was $19,016 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Rockford Sd 205?
The average student-teacher ratio in Rockford Sd 205 is 17.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Rockford Sd 205?
Haskell Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Rockford Sd 205 with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in Rockford Sd 205?
Across schools in Rockford Sd 205 with test data, the average math proficiency is 22.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 26.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Rockford Sd 205 compare to other districts in Illinois?
Rockford Sd 205 has an average school rating of 4.9/10 across 44 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Illinois by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 22.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 26.4%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Illinois Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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