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Schools in Rockford · Rockford Public School District

Rockford’s public schools outscore 65% of Minnesota districts

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 Minnesota, not nationally.

#149of 274 Minnesota townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Minnesota state tests taken in spring 2022, when 97% 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
53%
▲ 2 pts vs MN 51%
2021–22
Math proficiency
42%
▼ 3 pts vs MN 45%
2021–22
Graduate on time
90–94%
▲ 7–11 pts vs MN 83%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$14.5K
▼ 15% vs MN $17.1K
FY2024
Students per teacher
16.8
MN 14.8 · larger classes
Schools in town
2
1,565 students on the public path
In brief

Rockford’s schools, in brief

Above the state in reading, below in math

Reading proficiency is 53% and math 42% in spring 2022, against 51% and 45% statewide; 90–94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 83%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $14,512 per student, against $17,091 across Minnesota (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle and one high school

From grade 5 the district’s path is Rockford Middle, then Rockford Secondary. See the path ↓

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

B Test scoresB Graduation

B+: better than 65% of Minnesota school districts, #149 of 274 Minnesota towns. Graduation is above the Minnesota average; test scores are below it.

Minnesota school districts we grade (502)Better than 65%
Lower resultsHigher results
Minnesota towns with similar household incomes (1583)Better than 61%
B−A−A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 802 test results and a graduating class of 114 could put Rockford anywhere from B− to A−. The tests are from spring 2022, when 97% of Rockford’s students in the tested grades sat them (791 in math, 814 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–4Rockford Elementary Arts MagnetRockford Public School DistrictB+
5–8Rockford MiddleRockford Public School DistrictB
9–12Rockford SecondaryRockford Public School DistrictB

Rockford’s public schools are run by Rockford Public School District, which also serves Corcoran and Greenfield. 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 School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 3 schools · 1,565 students · 16.8 per teacher (MN 14.8)
$14,512MN $17,091 · FY2024
B+
Test scores · 2021–22

Above the state in reading

Reading53%
State average 51.1% · 814 students tested
Math42%
State average 44.8% · 791 students tested

Rockford vs. its neighbors

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

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
RockfordB+Rockford Public
Rockford TownshipA−Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose
GreenfieldB+Rockford Public
FranklinA+Delano Public

Every school in Rockford

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

District schools in Rockfordby address
Rockford Middle
Middle · Grades 5–8
B
487 students18:1Rate it →
Rockford Secondary
High · Grades 9–12
B
479 students17:1Rate it →
Also serving Rockfordin other towns
Rockford Elementary Arts Magnet
Elementary · Grades PK–4
B+
599 students16:1Rate it →

Questions about Rockford’s schools

Are Rockford’s schools good?

By Minnesota’s own tests, yes: the public schools Rockford children attend outscore 65% of Minnesota’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade, #149 of 274 Minnesota towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 61%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Rockford in?

Rockford Public School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,565 students in 3 schools (2024–25).

Where do Rockford kids go to high school?

Rockford Secondary, with 479 students; its own test results earn a B.

What is Rockford’s graduation rate?

90–94% of the class of 2023 in Rockford Public School District graduated in four years, against 83% across Minnesota.

How much does Rockford spend per student?

$14,512 in Rockford Public School District (FY2024), against $17,091 across Minnesota. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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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 Minnesota. Stars are from neighbors.