Serving 1,051 students in grades 6-8, Rockford Envrnmntl Science Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤1% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,051 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rockford Envrnmntl Science Academy's student population of 1,051 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,051 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rockford Envrnmntl Science Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rockford Envrnmntl Science Academy is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3402 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤1%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
63%
27%
Black
18%
17%
White
13%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rockford Envrnmntl Science Academy's ranking?
Rockford Envrnmntl Science Academy is ranked #3402 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Rockford Envrnmntl Science Academy?
1,051 students attend Rockford Envrnmntl Science Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Rockford Envrnmntl Science Academy students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rockford Envrnmntl Science Academy?
Rockford Envrnmntl Science Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rockford Envrnmntl Science Academy offer ?
Rockford Envrnmntl Science Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Rockford Envrnmntl Science Academy part of?
Rockford Envrnmntl Science Academy is part of Rockford SD 205 School District.
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