Rockford Sd 205 School District
School District · Rockford, Illinois
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
44
27 elem, 7 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,016
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
44
27 elem, 7 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,016
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#376 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.3
below Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,016
+$2,326 vs Illinois median
District size
27,661 students
Much larger than Illinois median
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. The district invests $19,016 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.0/10, Rockford Sd 205 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Thurgood Marshall Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.
In standardized testing, Rockford Sd 205 students show an average math proficiency of 12.9% and ELA proficiency of 16.4%.
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 schools Elementary Schools 27
Middle Schools 7
High Schools 5
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Rockford
- Total Enrollment
- 27,661
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,600
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data 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 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Rockford Sd 205?
Rockford Sd 205 spends $19,016 per student per year.
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?
Thurgood Marshall Elementary is the highest-rated school in Rockford Sd 205 with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What are the test scores in Rockford Sd 205?
Across schools in Rockford Sd 205 with test data, the average math proficiency is 12.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 16.4%. 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 6.0/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 12.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 16.4%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in IL
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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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