Enrollment
908
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
66.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Rockford Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Rockford Middle School
North Rockford Middle School is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Rockford, Michigan, enrolling 908 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 16.7% free-meal eligibility runs 69% below the Michigan average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 94% of state schools at 908 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 213 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #64.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 454 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Rockford Public Schools also operates Rockford High School (1,750 students) and East Rockford Middle School (788 students) alongside North Rockford Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How North Rockford Middle School compares
North Rockford Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,053
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rockford Public Schools, which includes North Rockford Middle School.
$12,053
Per student
-11%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.0%
State 61.1%
Federal 4.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,750
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~908 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is North Rockford Middle School a good school?
North Rockford Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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