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Rockford ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools

350 N Main St
Rockford, MI 49341-1020
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

Rockford ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 7,598 students in Rockford ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Michigan.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Rockford ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
15 Schools
3,508 Schools
# Students
7,598 Students
1,376,286 Students
# Teachers
448 Teachers
82,375 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Rockford ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 846 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 93% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#29 out of 862 school districts
(Top 5%)
64%
35%
67%
45%
56%
38%
95%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.24
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
6%
9%
% Black
1%
18%
% White
87%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,825 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,178 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$113 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$115 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,825
$18,510
Spending / Student
$15,178
$17,693

Best Rockford ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Valley View Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
405 Summit Ave Ne
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6366
Gr: K-5 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Rockford Spanish Immersion
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3900 Kroes St Ne
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6374
Gr: K-5 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Crestwood Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6350 Courtland Dr Ne
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6346
Gr: K-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6849 Young Ave Ne
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6340
Gr: K-5 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Belmont Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6097 Belmont Ave Ne
Belmont, MI 49306
(616) 863-6362
Gr: K-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Meadow Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8100 Courtland Dr Ne
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6342
Gr: PK-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Roguewood Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3900 Kroes St Ne
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6374
Gr: K-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #88.
North Rockford Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
397 E Division St
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6300
Gr: 6-8 | 914 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #99.
Rockford High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4100 Kroes St Ne
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6030
Gr: 9-12 | 1,823 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1010.
East Rockford Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8615 9 Mile Rd Ne
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6140
Gr: 6-8 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Cannonsburg Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4894 Sturgis Ave Ne
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6344
Gr: K-5 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Parkside Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
156 Lewis St
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6360
Gr: PK-5 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1313.
River Valley Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
350 N Main St
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6324
Gr: 9-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
4500 Kroes St Ne
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6348
Gr: 9 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
Rockford Special Services R1ts
Special Education School
235 Courtland St
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6326
Gr: Inquire with school | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Rockford ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
Rockford ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools manages 15 public schools serving 7,598 students.
What is the rank of Rockford ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
Rockford ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools is ranked #28 out of 846 school districts in Michigan (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rockford ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
87% of Rockford ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rockford ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
Rockford ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Rockford ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,178 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 15 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 7,598 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : 95% (Top 5% in MI)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 64% (Top 5%)
  • : 67% (Top 10%)
  • : 56% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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