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Rockford Sd 205 School District

School District · Rockford, Illinois

Last updated: August 2026

Students: 27,661

Teachers (FTE): 1,600

Estimated Scores: 9%

Avg Rating

4.9

out of 10

Schools

27 elem, 7 mid, 5 high

Enrollment

27,661

Student-Teacher Ratio

17.3:1

Avg Rating

4.9

out of 10

Schools

27 elem, 7 mid, 5 high

Enrollment

27,661

Student-Teacher Ratio

17.3:1

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How this district compares

Illinois rank

#558 of 637

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.4

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 #558 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 Thurgood Marshall School (8.7/10), Thurgood Marshall Elementary (8.5/10), and Cherry Valley Elementary School (7.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Best value · beats the odds

Roosevelt Center

Rates 6.5/10 despite 89% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.3 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.

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	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	Thurgood Marshall School	8.7 / 10	Middle	+1.9	483
2	Thurgood Marshall Elementary	8.5 / 10	Elementary	+1.9	378
3	Cherry Valley Elementary School	7.4 / 10	Elementary	+2.1	634
4	Guilford High School	6.5 / 10	High	+1.0	2,161
5	Roosevelt Center	6.5 / 10	High	+2.3	55
6	Riverdahl Elem School	6.3 / 10	Elementary	+2.1	529
7	Auburn High School	6.1 / 10	High	+1.0	1,985
8	Spring Creek Elem School	6.0 / 10	Elementary	+0.3	532
9	Swan Hillman Elem School	5.6 / 10	Elementary	+1.0	563
10	Haskell Elementary School	5.5 / 10	Elementary	+0.4	285

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 Thurgood Marshall School, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.

In standardized testing, Rockford Sd 205 students show an average math proficiency of 30.0% and ELA proficiency of 29.4%.

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

Math Proficiency30.0%

School

State

Not reported

ELA Proficiency29.4%

School

State

Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Rockford Sd 205 with test data.

Schools in Rockford Sd 205

44 schools

Elementary Schools27

Middle Schools7

Thurgood Marshall School

4838.7

West Middle School

7945.0

Kennedy Middle School

3663.9

Abraham Lincoln Middle School

7053.7

Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad

1,0323.6

Eisenhower Middle School

9853.6

Bernard W Flinn Middle School

High Schools5

Rockford East High School

1,7084.8

Jefferson High School

2,1704.4

Other Schools5

Legacy Acad of Excellence Charter

2315.1

Beyer Early Childhood Center

4755.1

Summerdale Early Childhood Center

4604.7

Wm Nashold Early Childhood Center

4834.7

Fairview Early Childhood Center

4974.6

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?

Thurgood Marshall School is the highest-rated school in Rockford Sd 205 with a composite score of 8.7/10.

What are the test scores in Rockford Sd 205?

Across schools in Rockford Sd 205 with test data, the average math proficiency is 30.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 29.4%. 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: 30.0%
ELA Proficiency: 29.4%

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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.