- Enrollment
- 2,216
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rockford, IL
Bernard W Flinn Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Bernard W Flinn Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 173451003583
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bernard W Flinn Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 6
- middle schools in Rockford · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 807
- students enrolled
Bernard W Flinn Middle School has class sizes larger than 80% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bernard W Flinn Middle School ranks #2 of 6 middle schools in Rockford, IL.
School address
District: Rockford Sd 205 · Illinois
NCES ID 173451003583 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Bernard W Flinn Middle School held near 800 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 50.1 → 52.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-30 students YoY 173451003583 · Rockford, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
807 enr · 16.1:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Guilford High School (2,216 students)
Bernard W Flinn Middle School held near 800 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount). Teacher FTE added 50.1 → 52.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Bernard W Flinn Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Guilford High
Guilford High School
2,216 students
- Jefferson High
Jefferson High School
2,173 students
- Auburn High Sc
Auburn High School
1,957 students
- Rockford East
Rockford East High School
1,719 students
- Rockford Envrn
Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad
1,108 students
- This school 807
Bernard W Flinn Middle School
807 students
What this shows Bernard W Flinn Middle School reports 807 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bernard W Flinn Middle School compares
Bernard W Flinn Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▲ 15% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 807 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
807
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 80% in Illinois - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
77.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,016
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 269 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
261
in-school suspensions + 184 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 32.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 55.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 36.6%
Hispanic or Latino 27.0%
African American 24.0%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 5.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 36.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.8, Bernard W Flinn Middle School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rockford Sd 205 reports $19,016 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bernard W Flinn Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guilford High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Auburn High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rockford East High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bernard W Flinn Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,173
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,957
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,719
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,108
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar middle schools in Rockford
5 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad
Standard public school
1,108 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Eisenhower Middle School
Standard public school
963 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
West Middle School
Standard public school
793 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Abraham Lincoln Middle School
Standard public school
736 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Kennedy Middle School
Standard public school
393 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~807 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bernard W Flinn Middle School
How many students attend Bernard W Flinn Middle School?
Bernard W Flinn Middle School has 807 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rockford, IL. CCD year-over-year: 830 (2022-23) → 800 (2023-24), nearly flat (-30).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bernard W Flinn Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bernard W Flinn Middle School is 16.1:1, which is 15% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bernard W Flinn Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Bernard W Flinn Middle School is White at 36.6% of enrollment, in Rockford, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bernard W Flinn Middle School?
Bernard W Flinn Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bernard W Flinn Middle School rank among middle schools in Rockford?
By Resource Investment Index, Bernard W Flinn Middle School ranks #2 of 6 middle schools in Rockford, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Rockford on the city page.
What other schools are in Rockford Sd 205?
Besides Bernard W Flinn Middle School, Rockford Sd 205 also operates Guilford High School (2,216 students), Jefferson High School (2,173 students), and Auburn High School (1,957 students). See the Rockford Sd 205 district page for the complete list.