Rockford Public Schools School District
School District · Rockford, Michigan
Avg Rating
7.7
out of 10
Schools
14
9 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,821
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.8:1
Avg Rating
7.7
out of 10
Schools
14
9 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,821
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.8:1
Evaluating Rockford Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Rockford Public Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Valley View Elementary School
Rockford · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lakes Elementary School
Rockford · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Crestwood Elementary School
Rockford · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#43 of 533
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.5
above Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,821
$762 vs Michigan median
District size
7,644 students
Much larger than Michigan median
The short answer
Rockford Public Schools ranks #43 of 533 Michigan districts by overall school rating. Rockford Public Schools's schools with real test data average 7.9/10 across 13 schools. Its top-rated schools are Valley View Elementary School (8.6/10), Lakes Elementary School (8.5/10), and Crestwood Elementary School (8.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.6/10 despite 16% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 0.6 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 Public Schools schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Rockford Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (13 of 14). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Valley View Elementary School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Lakes Elementary School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Crestwood Elementary School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Belmont Elementary School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 5 | North Rockford Middle School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Meadow Ridge Elementary School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Parkside Elementary School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Cannonsburg Elementary School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 9 | Roguewood Elementary School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 10 | Rockford Spanish Immersion | 7.5 / 10 |
See all 14 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Rockford Public Schools
Rockford Public Schools is a Rockford, Michigan school district serving 14 schools. The district educates 7,644 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.8:1. The district invests $13,821 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.7/10, Rockford Public Schools is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Valley View Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.
In standardized testing, Rockford Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 63.1% and ELA proficiency of 68.5%.
The district includes 9 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Rockford Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Rockford Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Rockford Public Schools
14 schools Elementary Schools 9
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 2
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Rockford
- Total Enrollment
- 7,644
- Teachers (FTE)
- 454
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Rockford Public Schools?
Rockford Public Schools has 14 schools in total — 9 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Rockford Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Rockford Public Schools is 7.7/10. 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 Public Schools?
Rockford Public Schools spends $13,821 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Rockford Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Rockford Public Schools is 16.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Rockford Public Schools?
Valley View Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Rockford Public Schools with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What are the test scores in Rockford Public Schools?
Across schools in Rockford Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 63.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 68.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Rockford Public Schools compare to other districts in Michigan?
Rockford Public Schools has an average school rating of 7.7/10 across 14 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Michigan 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
- 7.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 63.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 68.5%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan 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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