- Enrollment
- 2,216
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rockford, IL
Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad
Federal NCES profile for Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 173451003397
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Illinois schools.
- #4 of 6
- middle schools in Rockford · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 1,108
- students enrolled
Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad has class sizes larger than 77% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad ranks #4 of 6 middle schools in Rockford, IL.
School address
District: Rockford Sd 205 · Illinois
NCES ID 173451003397 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 173451003397 · Rockford, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
1,108 enr · 15.8:1 · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Guilford High School (2,216 students)
Resource Investment Index #4 of 6 middle schools in Rockford. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad 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
- This school
Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad
1,108 students
- Eisenhower Mid
Eisenhower Middle School
963 students
What this shows Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad reports 1,108 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad compares
Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 13% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,108 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,108
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 77% in Illinois - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
69.9%
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 277 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
410
in-school suspensions + 285 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 37.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 62.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 22 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.6%
African American 18.7%
White 11.1%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.4, Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rockford Sd 205, which includes Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad.
$19,016
Per student
+5%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 38.0%
State 49.1%
Federal 13.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad 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 |
| Eisenhower Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad'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
- 963
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar middle schools in Rockford
5 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Eisenhower Middle School
Standard public school
963 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Bernard W Flinn Middle School
Standard public school
807 students 16.1:1 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 (~1,108 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad
How many students attend Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad?
Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad has 1,108 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rockford, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad?
The student-teacher ratio at Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad is 15.8:1, which is 13% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad?
The largest demographic group at Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad is Hispanic or Latino at 64.6% of enrollment, in Rockford, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad?
Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad rank among middle schools in Rockford?
By Resource Investment Index, Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad ranks #4 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 Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad, 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.
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