Below Average
#2577 of 3,192 schools in MI
Rockford HS Freshman Center
School · Rockford Public Schools · Rockford, MI
A school in Rockford, MI serving grades 9th – 9th.
4500 KROES ST NE, Rockford, MI 49341
- 2/5 advanced STEM subjects
- 2 AP courses offered
- 18:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 12 schools in Rockford.Learn more
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
16.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Rockford HS Freshman Center 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 1,823 | Compare → |
| River Valley AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 9–12 | 2.4 mi | 40 | Compare → |
| Northview Next Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 9–12 | 2.8 mi | 101 | Compare → |
| Northview Next Career CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 9–12 | 4.5 mi | 31 | 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
- #14 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
Rockford HS Freshman Center is listed in Rockford Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rockford HS Freshman Center
Rockford HS Freshman Center is a public school in Rockford, MI, part of Rockford Public Schools, serving approximately 558 students in grades 9th-9th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,577 of 3,192 schools in MI.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rockford HS Freshman Center
What grades does Rockford HS Freshman Center serve?
Rockford HS Freshman Center serves students in grades 9th through 9th.
How many students attend Rockford HS Freshman Center?
Rockford HS Freshman Center has an enrollment of approximately 558 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rockford HS Freshman Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Rockford HS Freshman Center is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rockford HS Freshman Center rank in MI?
Rockford HS Freshman Center ranks #2,577 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Rockford HS Freshman Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Rockford HS Freshman Center 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.
Is Rockford HS Freshman Center a charter school?
No, Rockford HS Freshman Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rockford HS Freshman Center a Title I school?
No, Rockford HS Freshman Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rockford HS Freshman Center?
16.7% of students at Rockford HS Freshman Center 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
- 9th – 9th
- Enrollment
- 558
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Kent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.3%
- Phone
- (616) 863-6348
- 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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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.
- 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 vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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