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Rockford Middle

Middle School · Rockford Public School District · Rockford, MN

A middle school in Rockford, MN where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

6051 ASH ST, Rockford, MN 55373

  • Math 33% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 54% proficient (2022)
  • 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.2Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.43 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.5Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency33% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency44% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-8.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile37th
Resources & Environment4.8Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.1:1
District spending per student$14,635
Chronic Absenteeism24.6%

Students at Rockford Middle score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency33%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency54%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 19 points since 2019, to 44% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
71%
ELA
74%
2010
Math
55%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
70%
ELA
78%
2012
Math
59%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
60%
ELA
58%
2014
Math
64%
ELA
69%
2015
Math
65%
ELA
71%
2016
Math
66%
ELA
74%
2017
Math
65%
ELA
73%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
68%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
68%
2020*
Math
34%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
34%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
33%
ELA
54%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (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 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

30.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Rockford Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Minneapolis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 36Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average423/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$95,273

Median home value

$285,000

Median rent

$1,258/mo

College educated

43.5%

Homeownership

84.8%

Poverty rate

5.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55373; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Delano Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.54–63.5 mi544Compare →

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 School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$14,635NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Rockford Middle is listed in ROCKFORD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Rockford Middle

Rockford Middle is a public middle school in Rockford, MN, part of Rockford Public School District, serving approximately 463 students in grades 5th-8th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,344 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Rockford Middle

What grades does Rockford Middle serve?

Rockford Middle serves students in grades 5th through 8th.

How many students attend Rockford Middle?

Rockford Middle has an enrollment of approximately 463 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Rockford Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Rockford Middle is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Rockford Middle rank in MN?

Rockford Middle ranks #1,344 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Rockford Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Rockford Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Rockford Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Rockford Middle has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Rockford Middle a charter school?

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

Is Rockford Middle a Title I school?

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

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

30.9% of students at Rockford Middle 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
5th – 8th
Enrollment
463
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Wright County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.6%
Area population (ZIP 55373)
5,725
Area average commute
30.6 min
Area median age
42
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 55373; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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