Below Average
#3024 of 3,813 schools in IL
Galapagos Rockford Charter Sch
Elementary School · Rockford Sd 205 · Rockford, IL
A Rockford Sd 205 charter elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2605 School St, Rockford, IL 61101
- Math 5% proficient (2021)
- Reading 10% proficient (2022)
- 31.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Galapagos Rockford Charter Sch score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 14%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 10% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
78.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Galapagos Rockford Charter Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,627/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rockford), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$45,260
Median home value
$89,800
Median rent
$975/mo
College educated
14.7%
Homeownership
50.6%
Poverty rate
31.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61101; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mcintosh ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 406 | Compare → |
| Lewis Lemon ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 336 | Compare → |
| Ellis Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 460 | Compare → |
| Cherry Valley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–5 | Not available | 634 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Rockford Sd 205
- Schools in district
- 45
- Rank in district
- #18 of 44
- District spending per student
- $19,016NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Galapagos Rockford Charter Sch is listed in Rockford SD 205; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Galapagos Rockford Charter Sch
Galapagos Rockford Charter Sch is a public elementary school in Rockford, IL, part of Rockford Sd 205, serving approximately 374 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 31.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,024 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Galapagos Rockford Charter Sch
What grades does Galapagos Rockford Charter Sch serve?
Galapagos Rockford Charter Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Galapagos Rockford Charter Sch?
Galapagos Rockford Charter Sch has an enrollment of approximately 374 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Galapagos Rockford Charter Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Galapagos Rockford Charter Sch is 31.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Galapagos Rockford Charter Sch rank in IL?
Galapagos Rockford Charter Sch ranks #3,024 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Galapagos Rockford Charter Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Galapagos Rockford Charter Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Galapagos Rockford Charter Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Galapagos Rockford Charter Sch has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Galapagos Rockford Charter Sch a charter school?
Yes, Galapagos Rockford Charter Sch is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Galapagos Rockford Charter Sch a Title I school?
No, Galapagos Rockford Charter Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Galapagos Rockford Charter Sch?
78.1% of students at Galapagos Rockford Charter Sch qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 374
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 31.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Winnebago County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.8%
- Phone
- (815) 708-7946
- Area population (ZIP 61101)
- 19,671
- Area average commute
- 20.9 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 61101; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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