- Enrollment
- 1,750
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rockford, MI
North Rockford Middle School
Federal NCES profile for North Rockford Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 263003006591
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Rockford Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Michigan schools.
- #7 of 13
- public schools in Rockford · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 16.7%
- free-lunch eligible
North Rockford Middle School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Rockford Middle School ranks #7 of 13 public schools in Rockford, MI.
School address
District: Rockford Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263003006591 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
North Rockford Middle School held near 914 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 66.8 → 56.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+29 students YoY 263003006591 · Rockford, MI Middle · MID · TRAD
908 enr · 13.8:1 · 16.7% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Rockford High School (1,750 students)
North Rockford Middle School held near 914 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 66.8 → 56.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
North Rockford Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rockford High
Rockford High School
1,750 students
- This school
North Rockford Middle School
908 students
- East Rockford
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 North Rockford Middle School reports 908 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Rockford Middle School compares
North Rockford Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 21% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.7% | ▼ 69% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 908 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
908
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 22% in Michigan - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 454 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 1.7%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 86.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.8, North 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 North 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 |
| East Rockford Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rockford Hs Freshman Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher 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 North Rockford Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 788
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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 (~908 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Rockford Middle School
How many students attend North Rockford Middle School?
North Rockford Middle School has 908 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rockford, MI. CCD year-over-year: 885 (2022-23) → 914 (2023-24), nearly flat (+29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Rockford Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Rockford Middle School is 13.8:1, which is 21% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 12% 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 North Rockford Middle School?
16.7% of students at North Rockford Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Rockford Middle School?
The largest demographic group at North Rockford Middle School is White at 86.9% of enrollment, in Rockford, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Rockford Middle School?
North Rockford Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 North Rockford Middle School rank among public schools in Rockford?
By Resource Investment Index, North Rockford Middle School ranks #7 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 North Rockford Middle School, Rockford Public Schools also operates Rockford High School (1,750 students), East Rockford Middle School (788 students), and Rockford Hs Freshman Center (584 students). See the Rockford Public Schools district page for the complete list.