Top Rankings
Rockford School District 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 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 7,598 students in Rockford School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Rockford School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), 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
3,509 Schools
# Students
7,598 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
448 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Rockford School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 851 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#33 out of 866 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
34%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
45%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
38%

Graduation Rate
92%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.56
# American Indian Students
4 Students
8,574 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
93 Students
50,770 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
436 Students
125,678 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
9%
# Black Students
68 Students
244,434 Students
% Black Students
1%
18%
# White Students
6,589 Students
871,645 Students
% White Students
87%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
1,208 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
402 Students
73,219 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
646
110,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
544
100,790
# Students in 2nd Grade:
592
102,777
# Students in 3rd Grade:
535
100,401
# Students in 4th Grade:
564
101,847
# Students in 5th Grade:
565
101,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
591
102,120
# Students in 7th Grade:
538
103,285
# Students in 8th Grade:
570
102,692
# Students in 9th Grade:
567
114,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
608
112,993
# Students in 11th Grade:
594
109,871
# Students in 12th Grade:
652
109,317
# Ungraded Students:
32
3,972
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.
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 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Valley View Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
405 Summit Ave Ne
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6366
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6366
Grades: K-5
| 617 students
Rank: #22.
Rockford Spanish Immersion
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3900 Kroes St Ne
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6374
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6374
Grades: K-5
| 306 students
Rank: #33.
Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6849 Young Ave Ne
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6340
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6340
Grades: K-5
| 502 students
Rank: #44.
Crestwood Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6350 Courtland Dr Ne
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6346
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6346
Grades: K-5
| 468 students
Rank: #55.
Rockford High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4100 Kroes St Ne
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6030
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6030
Grades: 9-12
| 1,823 students
Rank: #66.
Belmont Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6097 Belmont Ave Ne
Belmont, MI 49306
(616) 863-6362
Belmont, MI 49306
(616) 863-6362
Grades: K-5
| 325 students
Rank: #77.
Roguewood Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3900 Kroes St Ne
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6374
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6374
Grades: K-5
| 295 students
Rank: #88.
North Rockford Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
397 E Division St
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6300
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6300
Grades: 6-8
| 914 students
Rank: #99.
Meadow Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8100 Courtland Dr Ne
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6342
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6342
Grades: PK-5
| 432 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Cannonsburg Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4894 Sturgis Ave Ne
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6344
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6344
Grades: K-5
| 231 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Parkside Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
156 Lewis St
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6360
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6360
Grades: PK-5
| 270 students
Rank: #1212.
East Rockford Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8615 9 Mile Rd Ne
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6140
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6140
Grades: 6-8
| 785 students
Rank: #1313.
River Valley Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
350 N Main St
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6324
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6324
Grades: 9-12
| 40 students
Rank: n/an/a
4500 Kroes St Ne
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6348
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6348
Grades: 9
| 558 students
Rank: n/an/a
Rockford Special Services R1ts
Special Education School
235 Courtland St
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6326
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6326
Grades: Inquire with school
| 32 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rockford School District?
Rockford School District manages 15 public schools serving 7,598 students.
What is the rank of Rockford School District?
Rockford School District is ranked #37 out of 851 school districts in Michigan (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rockford School District?
87% of Rockford School District 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 School District?
Rockford School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Rockford School District'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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