Middle Schools in Rockford Public Schools

The Rockford Public Schools district in Michigan is home to two exceptional middle schools, North Rockford Middle School and East Rockford Middle School, which consistently rank among the top-performing middle schools in the state.

Both North Rockford Middle School and East Rockford Middle School have received a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating they are among the highest-performing schools in Michigan. The schools' test scores in various subjects, including English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies, are significantly higher than the state averages. For example, in 2024-2025, North Rockford Middle School had 71% of 7th-grade students proficient or better in M-Step/Math, compared to the state average of 33.3%, while East Rockford Middle School had 67.9% of 6th-grade students proficient or better in M-Step/English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 38.6%.

Despite the relatively low rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, the schools appear to serve a diverse student population. North Rockford Middle School spends $14,237 per student, while East Rockford Middle School spends $13,814 per student. The schools' chronic absenteeism rates, at 29.5%, are slightly higher than the district average but still lower than the state average, suggesting an area for potential improvement in student engagement and attendance.