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#270 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 8% in state

North Rockford Middle School

Middle School · Rockford Public Schools · Rockford, MI

A middle school in Rockford, MI serving grades 6th – 8th.

397 EAST DIVISION ST, Rockford, MI 49341

  • Math 63% vs MI 32% (2022)
  • Reading 64% vs MI 45% (2022)
  • 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.8Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.77 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.5Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency63.1% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency64.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+34.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+26.4 pts
Overall Proficiency64% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)64% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+0.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile77th
Resources & Environment8.5Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.3:1
District spending per student$13,821
Chronic Absenteeism10.3%

Students at North Rockford Middle School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency63%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
32%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency64%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
45%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 25 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 64% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
90%
ELA
91%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
58%
ELA
81%
2013
Math
59%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
73%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
69%
2016
Math
63%
ELA
66%
2017
Math
56%
ELA
54%
2018
Math
63%
ELA
64%
2019
Math
63%
ELA
64%
2020*
Math
58%
ELA
63%
2021*
Math
58%
ELA
63%
2022
Math
63%
ELA
64%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

16.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where North 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 69Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 44Somewhat 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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
East Rockford Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.46–84.9 mi785Compare →

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
#5 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

North Rockford Middle School is listed in Rockford Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About North Rockford Middle School

North Rockford Middle School is a public middle school in Rockford, MI, part of Rockford Public Schools, serving approximately 914 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #270 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about North Rockford Middle School

What grades does North Rockford Middle School serve?

North Rockford Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend North Rockford Middle School?

North Rockford Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 914 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at North Rockford Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at North Rockford Middle School is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does North Rockford Middle School rank in MI?

North Rockford Middle School ranks #270 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is North Rockford Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

North Rockford Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 North Rockford Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, North Rockford Middle School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is North Rockford Middle School a charter school?

No, North Rockford Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is North Rockford Middle School a Title I school?

No, North Rockford Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Rockford Middle School?

16.7% of students at North 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
914
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
56
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Kent County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.3%
Area population (ZIP 49341)
39,680
Area average commute
25.2 min
Area median age
38.9
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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