- Enrollment
- 1,750
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rockford, MI
East Rockford Middle School
Federal NCES profile for East Rockford Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 263003001234
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Rockford Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #11 of 13
- public schools in Rockford · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 14.2%
- free-lunch eligible
East Rockford Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Rockford Middle School ranks #11 of 13 public schools in Rockford, MI.
School address
District: Rockford Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263003001234 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+45 students YoY
East Rockford Middle School grew from 740 students in 2022-23 to 785 in 2023-24 (+6.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 53.4 → 45.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+45 students YoY 263003001234 · Rockford, MI Middle · MID · TRAD
788 enr · 14.9:1 · 14.2% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Rockford High School (1,750 students)
East Rockford Middle School grew from 740 students in 2022-23 to 785 in 2023-24 (+6.1%). Teacher FTE lost 53.4 → 45.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
East Rockford Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rockford High
Rockford High School
1,750 students
- North Rockford
North Rockford Middle School
908 students
- This school
East Rockford Middle School
788 students
- Rockford Hs Fr 584
Rockford Hs Freshman Center
584 students
- Crestwood Elem 469
Crestwood Elementary School
469 students
- Lakes Elementa 409
Lakes Elementary School
409 students
What this shows East Rockford Middle School reports 788 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Rockford Middle School compares
East Rockford Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.2% | ▼ 74% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 788 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
788
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 31% in Michigan - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.7%
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
$13,705
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 394 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.4%
Two or More 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 87.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.9, East Rockford Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Rockford Public Schools reports $13,705 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Rockford Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Rockford Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rockford Hs Freshman Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crestwood Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakes Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Rockford Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 908
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~788 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Rockford Middle School
How many students attend East Rockford Middle School?
East Rockford Middle School has 788 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rockford, MI. CCD year-over-year: 740 (2022-23) → 785 (2023-24), up 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Rockford Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Rockford Middle School is 14.9:1, which is 15% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Rockford Middle School?
14.2% of students at East Rockford Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Rockford Middle School?
The largest demographic group at East Rockford Middle School is White at 87.4% of enrollment, in Rockford, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Rockford Middle School?
East Rockford Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 East Rockford Middle School rank among public schools in Rockford?
By Resource Investment Index, East Rockford Middle School ranks #11 of 13 public schools in Rockford, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Rockford on the city page.
What other schools are in Rockford Public Schools?
Besides East Rockford Middle School, Rockford Public Schools also operates Rockford High School (1,750 students), North Rockford Middle School (908 students), and Rockford Hs Freshman Center (584 students). See the Rockford Public Schools district page for the complete list.