Best Schools in Downtown Rockford, Rockford, IL
Downtown Rockford, Rockford, IL has 13 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 5 elementary) serving 10,713 students. On average they score 17% on state proficiency tests against a projected 12%, so schools in Downtown Rockford underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Downtown Rockford, Rockford, IL
The top high schools in Downtown Rockford, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Auburn High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockford Sd 205 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1936 Students
2. Guilford High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockford Sd 205 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2071 Students
3. Rockford East High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockford Sd 205 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1718 Students
Best Middle Schools in Downtown Rockford, Rockford, IL
The top middle schools in Downtown Rockford, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Eisenhower Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockford Sd 205 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 961 Students
2. West Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockford Sd 205 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 849 Students
3. Abraham Lincoln Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockford Sd 205 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 699 Students
4. Kennedy Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockford Sd 205 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 380 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Downtown Rockford, Rockford, IL
The top elementary schools in Downtown Rockford, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Clifford P Carlson Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockford Sd 205 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 347 Students
2. C Henry Bloom Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockford Sd 205 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 410 Students
3. Ellis Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockford Sd 205 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 401 Students
4. Constance Lane Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockford Sd 205 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 573 Students
5. Lewis Lemon Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockford Sd 205 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 339 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Downtown Rockford, Rockford, IL
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Downtown Rockford, Rockford, IL has a total population of 3,702 with 14% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Downtown Rockford, Rockford, IL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Downtown Rockford, Rockford, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
51.72 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
9.22 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
42.50 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Downtown Rockford, Rockford, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Downtown Rockford, Rockford, IL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Downtown Rockford, Rockford, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Downtown Rockford, Rockford, IL
How many schools are in Downtown Rockford, Rockford, IL?
Downtown Rockford, Rockford, IL has 13 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 10,713 students in total.
How do schools in Downtown Rockford perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Downtown Rockford score 17% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 12%, so on average schools in Downtown Rockford underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Downtown Rockford?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 11%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations