Rockford Public Schools District
- 350 NORTH MAIN ST
- ROCKFORD, MI 49341
- (616) 863-6557
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District Rating (FAQ)
District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 92.2% | 76.3% |
| Dropout Rate | 1.2% | 6.2% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $8,279 | $10,665 |
| Students Per Teacher | 17.3 | 17.5 |
| Number of Schools | 16 | - |
| Number of Students | 8,128 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 470 | - |
District Test Scores
MEAP - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 98.7% | 95.3% | |
| 2009 | 98.8% | 94.8% | |
| 2008 | 97.1% | 91.3% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 95.0% | 86.8% | |
| 2009 | 95.7% | 89.8% | |
| 2008 | 94.4% | 86.4% | |
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2008 | 93.6% | 83.2% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2008 | 75.9% | 61.1% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 97.3% | 91.5% | |
| 2009 | 98.0% | 92.3% | |
| 2008 | 94.7% | 87.9% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 92.7% | 84.1% | |
| 2009 | 94.2% | 84.1% | |
| 2008 | 93.6% | 82.8% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 60.5% | 47.2% | |
| 2009 | - | - | - |
| 2008 | 59.0% | 44.4% | |
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2008 | 90.4% | 76.6% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 92.8% | 79.9% | |
| 2009 | 91.3% | 79.5% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 94.8% | 85.1% | |
| 2009 | 95.6% | 85.2% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 94.4% | 78.1% | |
| 2009 | 94.9% | 81.0% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 93.5% | 84.5% | |
| 2009 | 92.0% | 82.0% | |
| 2008 | 92.1% | 79.9% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 95.1% | 84.0% | |
| 2009 | 93.8% | 87.7% | |
| 2008 | 93.8% | 80.5% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 86.4% | 75.3% | |
| 2009 | 87.0% | 73.4% | |
| 2008 | 88.4% | 73.6% | |
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2008 | 93.2% | 79.5% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2008 | 91.0% | 75.7% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 92.2% | 84.6% | |
| 2009 | 92.4% | 82.2% | |
| 2008 | 94.6% | 82.6% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 90.4% | 79.0% | |
| 2009 | 92.0% | 82.0% | |
| 2008 | 89.9% | 79.6% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 63.0% | 47.8% | |
| 2009 | - | - | - |
| 2008 | 87.9% | 77.9% | |
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2008 | 91.8% | 80.1% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 89.6% | 78.0% | |
| 2009 | 85.1% | 70.3% | |
| 2008 | 87.3% | 74.5% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 91.2% | 81.9% | |
| 2009 | 90.9% | 83.4% | |
| 2008 | 88.2% | 75.5% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 88.9% | 78.1% | |
| 2009 | 89.1% | 75.9% | |
| 2008 | 92.2% | 76.3% | |
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2008 | 88.8% | 76.7% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2008 | 86.7% | 74.2% | |
Grade 9 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 89.0% | 72.8% | |
| 2009 | 89.8% | 71.1% | |
| 2008 | 92.0% | 72.4% | |
MME - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 11 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 70.8% | 50.4% | |
| 2009 | 69.3% | 49.3% | |
| 2008 | 69.9% | 46.2% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 82.9% | 65.2% | |
| 2009 | 78.8% | 59.9% | |
| 2008 | 78.8% | 61.9% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 73.4% | 57.9% | |
| 2009 | 75.8% | 55.6% | |
| 2008 | 76.6% | 56.6% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 89.4% | 79.4% | |
| 2009 | 94.0% | 81.3% | |
| 2008 | 92.2% | 79.9% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 60.8% | 43.7% | |
| 2009 | 66.6% | 43.4% | |
| 2008 | 62.9% | 41.1% | |
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2009 | 74.7% | 52.1% | |
| 2008 | 73.4% | 52.3% | |
Source: MI Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 8,128 | 17.3 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | - |
| Kindergarten Students | 707 |
| 1st Grade Students | 545 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 549 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 573 |
| 4th Grade Students | 560 |
| 5th Grade Students | 593 |
| 6th Grade Students | 630 |
| 7th Grade Students | 570 |
| 8th Grade Students | 595 |
| 9th Grade Students | 654 |
| 10th Grade Students | 647 |
| 11th Grade Students | 655 |
| 12th Grade Students | 687 |
| Ungraded Students | 134 |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 6 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 106 |
| Hispanic | 104 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 57 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 7,460 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 3,990 |
| Female | 3,743 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 470 | 17.3 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 12 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 20 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 157 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 219 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 63 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 87 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 22 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 11 |
| Elementary | - |
| Secondary | 11 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 4 |
| Library Support Staff | 0.8 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 437 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 12 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 6 |
| School Administrators | 20 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 73 |
| Student Support Services | 59 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 267 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $85,385,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $30,017,000 | 35.2% |
| Property Tax | $20,344,000 | 23.8% |
| Other School Systems | $4,130,000 | 4.8% |
| School Lunch | $1,457,000 | 1.7% |
| District Activity Receipts | $376,000 | 0.4% |
| Other Sales and Services | $1,710,000 | 2.0% |
| Rents and Royalties | $201,000 | 0.2% |
| Sale of Property | $454,000 | 0.5% |
| Interest Earnings | $463,000 | 0.5% |
| Private Contributions | $272,000 | 0.3% |
| Miscellaneous | $610,000 | 0.7% |
| Total State Revenues | $53,202,000 | 62.3% |
| General Formula Assistance | $50,490,000 | 59.1% |
| Special Education Programs | $2,186,000 | 2.6% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $283,000 | 0.3% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $55,000 | 0.06% |
| School Lunch Programs | $85,000 | 0.10% |
| Other Programs | $103,000 | 0.1% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $2,166,000 | 2.5% |
| Through State - Title I | $437,000 | 0.5% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $25,000 | 0.03% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $2,000 | 0.00% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $320,000 | 0.4% |
| Through State - Other | $145,000 | 0.2% |
| Direct - Other | $1,237,000 | 1.4% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $66,484,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $42,569,000 | 64.0% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $21,757,000 | 32.7% |
| Student Support | $1,581,000 | 1.9% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $2,873,000 | 3.4% |
| General Administration Support | $617,000 | 0.7% |
| School Administration Support | $4,283,000 | 5.0% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $6,650,000 | 7.8% |
| Student Transportation Support | $2,888,000 | 3.4% |
| Other Support Services | $2,865,000 | 3.4% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $2,158,000 | 3.2% |
| Food Services | $2,158,000 | 2.5% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 92.2% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 540 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 6 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 32 | 1.2% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Rockford Public Schools District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 16
- Students: 8,128
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 470
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School Reviews (Sort by) |
School Rating (Sort by) |
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| BELMONT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
6097 Belmont Ave Ne
Belmont, MI Public | KG-5 | 359 | 17.4 |  Review This School |
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| CANNONSBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
4894 Sturgis Ave Ne
Rockford, MI Public | KG-5 | 201 | 13.2 | Review This School |
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| CRESTWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
6350 Courtland Dr Ne
Rockford, MI Public | KG-5 | 460 | 19.1 | Review This School |
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| EAST ROCKFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
8615 9 Mile Rd Ne
Rockford, MI Public | 6-8 | 939 | 19.3 |  5 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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| LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
6849 Young Ave Ne
Rockford, MI Public | KG-5 | 549 | 19.0 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| MEADOW RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
8100 Courtland Dr Ne
Rockford, MI Public | KG-5 | 410 | 13.6 | Review This School |
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| NORTH ROCKFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
397 East Division St
Rockford, MI Public | 6-8 | 856 | 16.6 | 5 out of 5 7 Reviews |
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| PARKSIDE SCHOOL | ||||
156 Lewis St
Rockford, MI Public | KG-5 | 308 | 16.4 | Review This School |
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| RFC ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL | ||||
| Non-Operational or Status Unknown | ||||
4100 Kroes St Ne
Rockford, MI Public | 9 | - | - | Review This School |
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| RIVER VALLEY ACADEMY | ||||
350 North Main St
Rockford, MI Public | 9-12 | 63 | 14.8 | Review This School |
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| ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
4100 Kroes St Ne
Rockford, MI Public | 9-12 | 1,926 | 18.4 |  3 out of 5 4 Reviews |
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| ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL FRESHMAN CENTER | ||||
4500 Kroes St Ne
Rockford, MI Public | 9-12 | 654 | 19.7 | Review This School |
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| ROCKFORD SPANISH IMMERSION SCHOOL | ||||
3900 Kroes St Ne
Rockford, MI Public | KG-5 | 246 | 27.3 | Review This School |
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| ROCKFORD SPECIAL SERVICES SCHOOL | ||||
| Non-Operational or Status Unknown | ||||
235 Courtland St
Rockford, MI Public | Unknown | - | - | Review This School |
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| ROGUEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3900 Kroes St Ne
Rockford, MI Public | KG-5 | 361 | 16.9 | Review This School |
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| VALLEY VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
405 Summit Ave Ne
Rockford, MI Public | KG-5 | 633 | 20.3 | 5 out of 5 4 Reviews |
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