East Rockford Middle School

Summary:

East Rockford Middle School is a public middle school serving 740 students in grades 6-8 in Rockford, Michigan, which is part of the highly-ranked Rockford Public Schools district. This school consistently performs at the top of the state, with strong academic achievement, excellent subgroup performance, and high rankings among Michigan middle schools.

East Rockford Middle School excels in several key areas. Academically, the school boasts high proficiency rates on state assessments, with 65.3% of 6th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts in 2023-2024, compared to 37.5% statewide. The school also serves various student subgroups, such as Hispanic, multi-racial, and low-income students, very effectively, ranking among the top in the state for these populations. Additionally, East Rockford Middle School has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating exceptional overall performance.

When compared to nearby schools, East Rockford Middle School stands out as a high-performing institution. For instance, North Rockford Middle School, another school in the Rockford district, also performs exceptionally well, ranking even higher than East Rockford in some academic areas. The higher per-student spending and smaller class sizes at East Rockford Middle School may contribute to its strong academic outcomes. While the school's student population is predominantly White, it has seen a slight increase in racial diversity in recent years, providing valuable learning experiences for the students.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 8615 9 Mile Rd NE
       Rockford, MI  49341-7619


(616) 863-6140

District: Rockford Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
42nd of 897 Michigan Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,041 Help


Students who attend East Rockford Middle School usually attend:

High:    Rockford High School
Alternative:    Rockford High School Freshman Center

Feeder schools for East Rockford Middle School:

Elementary:    Cannonsburg Elementary School
    Crestwood Elementary School
    Lakes Elementary School
    Meadow Ridge Elementary School
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Student/teacher ratio:  17.3 Help
Number of students:  785

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.1%
Two or more races:
6.4%
Hispanic:
6.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  16.3% Help


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Compare Details East Rockford Middle School ranks better than 95.3% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.58. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85.1%), two or more races (6.4%), Hispanic (6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 16.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at East Rockford Middle School is 17.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at East Rockford Middle School is $14,041.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

East Rockford Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks East Rockford Middle School 42nd of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See East Rockford Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Rockford Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Rockford Public Schools 41st of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for East Rockford Middle School

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Rank History for all students at East Rockford Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 85.97 47th 806 94.2%
2007 85.13 50th 823 93.9%
2008 85.16 54th 839 93.6%
2009 85.04 58th 847 93.2%
2010 82.33 75th 851 91.2%
2011 83.12 67th 858 92.2%
2012 83.85 107th 900 88.1%
2013 80.41 129th 919 86.0%
2014 82.44 114th 921 87.6%
2015 88.38 66th 919 92.8%
2016 92.93 51st 894 94.3%
2017 87.83 71st 821 91.4%
2018 87.69 84th 838 90.0%
2019 90.02 67th 792 91.5%
2021 83.69 77th 675 88.6%
2022 90.42 58th 776 92.5%
2023 90.78 67th 883 92.4%
2024 93.58 42nd 897 95.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at East Rockford Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.60 22nd 156 85.9%
2023 87.07 8th 163 95.1%
2024 95.00 5th 176 97.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at East Rockford Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.55 78th 377 79.3%
2023 44.89 100th 199 49.7%
2024 58.45 54th 201 73.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at East Rockford Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.59 209th 815 74.4%
2019 88.34 32nd 672 95.2%
2021 76.56 59th 523 88.7%
2022 85.25 49th 691 92.9%
2023 87.53 42nd 825 94.9%
2024 92.27 23rd 836 97.2%
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Rank History for Female students at East Rockford Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.62 63rd 794 92.1%
2019 88.68 55th 658 91.6%
2021 80.05 69th 521 86.8%
2022 87.17 56th 657 91.5%
2023 87.23 69th 770 91.0%
2024 91.75 51st 771 93.4%
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Rank History for Male students at East Rockford Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.62 113th 797 85.8%
2019 86.11 76th 639 88.1%
2021 80.52 70th 540 87.0%
2022 89.38 58th 658 91.2%
2023 89.43 74th 776 90.5%
2024 92.88 38th 786 95.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at East Rockford Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.97 42nd 266 84.2%
2021 82.70 8th 69 88.4%
2022 94.20 3rd 138 97.8%
2023 78.69 32nd 246 87.0%
2024 87.05 19th 257 92.6%
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Rank History for White students at East Rockford Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.99 104th 678 84.7%
2019 85.87 72nd 624 88.5%
2021 80.06 85th 577 85.3%
2022 85.33 77th 638 87.9%
2023 85.44 79th 688 88.5%
2024 89.59 50th 701 92.9%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for East Rockford Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 881 3 8 6 2 n/a n/a 0 900
2002 874 5 4 9 2 n/a n/a 0 894
2003 874 5 4 9 2 n/a n/a 0 894
2004 877 9 4 11 3 n/a n/a 0 904
2005 910 5 3 12 3 n/a n/a 10 943
2006 912 4 3 11 0 n/a n/a 13 943
2007 889 7 2 12 2 n/a n/a 20 932
2008 874 6 7 11 1 n/a n/a 23 922
2009 871 9 10 11 1 n/a n/a 18 920
2010 873 11 17 13 0 n/a n/a 25 939
2011 907 7 13 17 0 0 11 0 955
2012 853 10 13 32 0 0 28 0 936
2013 817 5 12 31 1 0 28 0 894
2014 753 3 12 29 0 0 27 0 824
2015 724 4 15 33 0 0 30 0 806
2016 691 3 10 36 1 0 26 0 767
2017 710 3 12 37 1 0 32 0 795
2018 707 3 12 32 0 0 29 0 783
2019 728 6 12 41 0 1 34 0 822
2020 715 6 8 49 0 2 36 0 816
2021 684 8 8 43 0 2 36 0 781
2022 663 12 10 45 0 1 38 0 769
2023 645 9 8 39 0 1 38 0 740
2024 668 11 7 47 0 2 50 0 785

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at East Rockford Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 900 50.5 17.8 3.8
2002 894 45.2 19.8 3.7
2003 894 45.2 19.8 3.7
2004 904 43.5 20.8 4.3
2005 943 46.5 20.3 8.3
2006 943 48.3 19.5 7
2007 932 49.9 18.7 8.4
2008 922 50.5 18.3 8.9
2009 920 49.1 18.7 9.9
2010 939 48.5 19.3 13.8
2011 955 47.4 20.1 15.1
2012 936 47.3 19.7 13.2
2013 894 49.8 17.9 18
2014 824 44.5 18.4 11.7
2015 806 44.0 18.3 14.8
2016 767 43.0 17.8 14.1
2017 795 43.2 18.3 13.7
2018 783 43.0 18.1 12.9
2019 822 42.7 19.2 17.5
2020 816 44.2 18.4 17
2021 781 43.4 17.9 18.8
2022 769 48.5 15.8 16.1
2023 740 53.3 13.8 15.9
2024 785 45.1 17.3 16.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio East Rockford Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 900 50.5 17.8 3.8
2002 894 45.2 19.8 3.7
2003 894 45.2 19.8 3.7
2004 904 43.5 20.8 4.3
2005 943 46.5 20.3 8.3
2006 943 48.3 19.5 7
2007 932 49.9 18.7 8.4
2008 922 50.5 18.3 8.9
2009 920 49.1 18.7 9.9
2010 939 48.5 19.3 13.8
2011 955 47.4 20.1 15.1
2012 936 47.3 19.7 13.2
2013 894 49.8 17.9 18
2014 824 44.5 18.4 11.7
2015 806 44.0 18.3 14.8
2016 767 43.0 17.8 14.1
2017 795 43.2 18.3 13.7
2018 783 43.0 18.1 12.9
2019 822 42.7 19.2 17.5
2020 816 44.2 18.4 17
2021 781 43.4 17.9 18.8
2022 769 48.5 15.8 16.1
2023 740 53.3 13.8 15.9
2024 785 45.1 17.3 16.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for East Rockford Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $582 (5.9%) $9,217 (94.1%) $9,799
2020 $557 (5.5%) $9,544 (94.5%) $10,101
2021 $932 (8.6%) $9,956 (91.4%) $10,887
2022 $994 (8.3%) $11,054 (91.8%) $12,047
2023 $925 (6.6%) $13,116 (93.4%) $14,041

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on East Rockford Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 67th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 67th of 883 Middle schools
 0.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (East Rockford Middle School)58.455.3
 3.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Rockford Public Schools)55.660.1
 4.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (East Rockford Middle School)60.860.9
 0.1%
   6th Grade Math (Rockford Public Schools)60.964.3
 3.4%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (East Rockford Middle School)55.547.1
 8.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Rockford Public Schools)54.750.9
 3.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (East Rockford Middle School)70.353.3
 17%
   7th Grade Math (Rockford Public Schools)63.655.5
 8.1%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (East Rockford Middle School)47.853.6
 5.8%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Rockford Public Schools)51.251.6
 0.4%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (East Rockford Middle School)84.676.7
 7.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Rockford Public Schools)83.379.4
 3.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (East Rockford Middle School)6263.7
 1.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Rockford Public Schools)66.869.5
 2.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)41.436.3
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students822740
 10%
African American69
 50%
American Indian00
Asian128
 33.3%
Hispanic4139
 4.9%
Pacific Islander11
White728645
 11.4%
Two or More Races3438
 11.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients17.5%15.9%
 1.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about East Rockford Middle School

Yes! East Rockford Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 42nd of 897 Michigan middle schools.

Students at East Rockford Middle School are 85% White, 6% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 1% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 785 students attended East Rockford Middle School.

Students who attend East Rockford Middle School usually go on to attend Rockford High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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