Rockford Public School District

6051 Ash St
Rockford, MN 55373-0009
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Rockford Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,566 students in Rockford Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Rockford Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,717 Schools
# Students
1,566 Students
870,506 Students
# Teachers
104 Teachers
54,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Rockford Public School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 527 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#205 out of 527 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Rockford Public   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
42%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Rockford Public   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
53%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rockford Public   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Rockford Public   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90-94%
84%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Rockford Public   School District and public school graduation rate of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.40
0.58
# American Indian Students
1 Student
15,500 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
33 Students
60,856 Students
% Asian Students
2%
7%
# Hispanic Students
186 Students
94,935 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
11%
# Black Students
66 Students
101,896 Students
% Black Students
4%
12%
# White Students
1,199 Students
542,289 Students
% White Students
77%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
81 Students
54,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
13
23,824
# Students in K Grade:
128
61,392
# Students in 1st Grade:
120
62,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
95
61,018
# Students in 3rd Grade:
128
62,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
101
62,448
# Students in 5th Grade:
126
62,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
130
62,476
# Students in 7th Grade:
108
64,303
# Students in 8th Grade:
135
65,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
120
69,277
# Students in 10th Grade:
118
70,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
133
68,487
# Students in 12th Grade:
111
73,241
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,148 is higher than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,038 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$15,547 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Rockford Public   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$25 MM
$16,179 MM
This chart displays total spending of Rockford Public   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$18,148
$17,860
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Rockford Public   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$16,038
$18,586
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Rockford Public   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Rockford Public School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rockford Elementary Arts Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7650 County Rd 50
Rockford, MN 55373
(763) 477-5837
Grades: PK-4
| 585 students
Rank: #22.
Rockford Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6051 Ash St
Rockford, MN 55373
(763) 477-5831
Grades: 5-8
| 499 students
Rank: #33.
Rockford Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7600 County Rd 50
Rockford, MN 55373
(763) 477-5846
Grades: 9-12
| 482 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Rockford Public School District?
Rockford Public School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,566 students.
What is the rank of Rockford Public School District?
Rockford Public School District is ranked #211 out of 527 school districts in Minnesota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rockford Public School District?
77% of Rockford Public School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rockford Public School District?
Rockford Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Rockford Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,038 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,566 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20% in MN)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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