Very Good
#739 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 23% in state
East Rockford Middle School
Middle School · Rockford Public Schools · Rockford, MI
A middle school in Rockford, MI where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8615 9 MILE RD NE, Rockford, MI 49341
- Math 55% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 60% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at East Rockford Middle School score 58% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 58% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 69% (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 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
16.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where East Rockford Middle School 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated922/100K
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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
$112,932
Median home value
$347,700
Median rent
$1,251/mo
College educated
49.4%
Homeownership
90.5%
Poverty rate
3.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49341; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Rockford Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 6–8 | 4.9 mi | 914 | 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 Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #11 of 14
- District spending per student
- $13,821NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
East Rockford Middle School is listed in Rockford Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East Rockford Middle School
East Rockford Middle School is a public middle school in Rockford, MI, part of Rockford Public Schools, serving approximately 785 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #739 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East Rockford Middle School
What grades does East Rockford Middle School serve?
East Rockford Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend East Rockford Middle School?
East Rockford Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 785 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Rockford Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Rockford Middle School is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East Rockford Middle School rank in MI?
East Rockford Middle School ranks #739 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is East Rockford Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
East Rockford Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 East Rockford Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East Rockford Middle School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is East Rockford Middle School a charter school?
No, East Rockford Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is East Rockford Middle School a Title I school?
No, East Rockford Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Rockford Middle School?
16.3% of students at East Rockford Middle School 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 785
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Kent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.6%
- Phone
- (616) 863-6140
- Area population (ZIP 49341)
- 39,680
- Area average commute
- 25.2 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
Official sources & links
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 · 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.
- 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 49341; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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