Serving 463 students in grades 5-8, Rockford Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 463 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rockford Middle School's student population of 463 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
463 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Rockford Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rockford Middle School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#988 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
11%
12%
Black
6%
12%
White
76%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rockford Middle School's ranking?
Rockford Middle School is ranked #988 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Rockford Middle School often compared to?
Rockford Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Delano Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Rockford Middle School?
463 students attend Rockford Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Rockford Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rockford Middle School?
Rockford Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Rockford Middle School offer ?
Rockford Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rockford Middle School part of?
Rockford Middle School is part of Rockford Public School District.
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