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Schools in Rockford · Rockford Public Schools

Rockford’s public schools outscore 95% of Michigan districts

On the state math tests, 62% of Rockford’s students scored proficient, above the Michigan average (34%). The grade covers the public school district serving Rockford, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Michigan, not nationally.

#26of 699 Michigan townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Michigan state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
67%
▲ 22 pts vs MI 45%
2021–22
Math proficiency
62%
▲ 28 pts vs MI 34%
2021–22
Graduate on time
95%
▲ 13 pts vs MI 82%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$14.4K
▼ 13% vs MI $16.5K
FY2024
Students per teacher
17.2
MI 16.5 · larger classes
Schools in town
5
3,173 students on the public path
In brief

Rockford’s schools, in brief

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 67% and math 62% in spring 2022, against 45% and 34% statewide; 95% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 82%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $14,417 per student, against $16,528 across Michigan (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

Two elementary schools, then one middle and one high school

Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is North Rockford Middle School, then Rockford High School. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Our Lady of Consolation School (private) is in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Rockford’s grade

A+ Test scoresA Graduation

A+: better than 95% of Michigan school districts, #26 of 699 Michigan towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Michigan average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Michigan school districts we grade (815)Better than 95%
Lower resultsHigher results
Michigan towns with similar household incomes (508)Better than 96%
AA+A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 3,896 test results and a graduating class of 605 could put Rockford anywhere from A to A+. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Rockford’s students in the tested grades sat them (3,900 in math, 3,893 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Rockford, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–52 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressA to A+
6–8North Rockford Middle SchoolRockford Public SchoolsA
9–12Rockford High SchoolRockford Public SchoolsA

Rockford’s public schools are run by Rockford Public Schools, which also serves Algoma, Cannon, Courtland and Plainfield. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Rockford Public SchoolsGrades PK–12 · 15 schools · 7,440 students, down 3% since 2020–21 · 17.2 per teacher (MI 16.5)
$14,417MI $16,528 · FY2024
A+
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading67%
State average 45.4% · 3893 students tested
Math62%
State average 33.6% · 3900 students tested

Rockford vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Michigan towns that share Rockford’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
RockfordA+Rockford
AlgomaASparta Area Schools PK–12 · Rockford PK–12 · Cedar Springs PK–12
CourtlandACedar Springs PK–12 · Rockford PK–12
CannonA+Rockford
PlainfieldARockford PK–12 · Northview Public PK–12

All 4 neighbors share Rockford with Rockford, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.

Every school in Rockford

6 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Michigan’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Rockfordby address
Parkside Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5
A
179 students12:1Rate it →
Valley View Elementary School
Elementary · Grades K–5
A+
336 students17:1Rate it →
North Rockford Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8
A
908 students17:1Rate it →
Also serving Rockfordin other towns
Rockford High School
High · Grades 9–12
A
1,750 students19:1Rate it →
Other district programsby referral or application
River Valley Academy
High · Grades 9–12
C−
Alternative Education
37 students7:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Our Lady of Consolation School
Elementary · Grades PK–8
Private · Catholic
261 students20:1Rate it →

Questions about Rockford’s schools

Are Rockford’s schools good?

By Michigan’s own tests, yes: the public schools Rockford children attend outscore 95% of Michigan’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A+ Schools grade, #26 of 699 Michigan towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 96%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Rockford in?

Rockford Public Schools, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 7,440 students in 15 schools (2024–25).

Where do Rockford kids go to high school?

Rockford High School, with 1,750 students; its own test results earn an A.

What is Rockford’s graduation rate?

95% of the class of 2023 in Rockford Public Schools graduated in four years, against 82% across Michigan.

How much does Rockford spend per student?

$14,417 in Rockford Public Schools (FY2024), against $16,528 across Michigan. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Rockford?

Yes: Our Lady of Consolation School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 261 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Michigan. Stars are from neighbors.