Middle Schools in Rockford Public School District

Rockford Public School District has only one middle school, Rockford Middle School, which serves students in grades 5-8. The school's academic performance has been mixed, with stronger results in Reading and Science but weaker performance in Math compared to district and state averages. Rockford Middle School's statewide ranking and rating have fluctuated in recent years, indicating variable performance. Additionally, the school faces socioeconomic challenges, with a relatively high free and reduced-price lunch rate of 30.89%, suggesting the need for targeted support and resources to address these challenges and improve student outcomes.

Rockford Middle School's proficiency rates on the MCA-III tests have been inconsistent. In 2024-2025, the school's Math proficiency rates ranged from 26.77% for 5th grade to 44.17% for 7th grade, which were lower than the district and state averages. However, in Reading, the school's proficiency rates were generally higher than the district and state, ranging from 46.96% for 8th grade to 54.33% for 5th grade. In Science, Rockford Middle's proficiency rates were also higher than the district and state, with 59.62% for 5th grade and 40.4% for 8th grade.

The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated, ranging from 117th out of 529 Minnesota middle schools in 2022-2023 to 186th out of 545 in 2023-2024. Similarly, the school's SchoolDigger rating has varied, with 4 stars out of 5 in 2022-2023 and 3 stars out of 5 in the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 school years. These fluctuations suggest that the school's performance may be influenced by factors beyond just test scores, and the school may benefit from targeted interventions and support to improve overall academic achievement.