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Rockford Public Schools

Michigan · Public School District
14
Schools
7,654
Students
$15,605
Per-Pupil Spend
+9% nat'l
16.4%
Free Lunch Rate
-36pp vs nat'l
96.1%
Graduation Rate
+9.6pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Rockford Public Schools is a public school district in Michigan serving 7,654 students across 14 schools. It includes 9 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 96.1% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,605 is near the national average for a US public school district. Only 16% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 46/100.

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All Schools (14)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
East Rockford Middle School06–08740
North Rockford Middle School06–08885
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
River Valley Academy09–1251
Rockford High School09–121,819
Rockford HS Freshman Center09–12597
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,605Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
61%
34%
State
61.1%
Local (property tax)
34.0%
Federal
4.9%

State funding accounts for 61% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
14
Schools
7,654
Students
16%
Free Lunch
$16K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate96.1%
Opportunity Score46/100
StateMichigan →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
96.1% graduation rate — 9.6 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 16% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Rockford Public Schools?
Rockford Public Schools has 14 public schools, serving a total of 7,654 students.
What is the graduation rate for Rockford Public Schools?
The graduation rate is 96.1%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Rockford Public Schools spend per student?
Rockford Public Schools spends $15,605 per pupil — 9% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Rockford Public Schools?
16% of students in Rockford Public Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Rockford Public Schools?
No, Rockford Public Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Rockford Public Schools serve?
Rockford Public Schools serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Rockford Public Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Rockford Public Schools is 46/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.