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Best Schools in Rockford, MN
Rockford, MN has 11 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 8,056 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 61%, so schools in Rockford meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Rockford, MN
The top high schools in Rockford, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Delano High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Delano Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1209 Students
2. Buffalo Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buffalo-hanover-montrose Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1818 Students
3. Rockford Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockford Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 482 Students
Best Middle Schools in Rockford, MN
The top middle schools in Rockford, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Delano Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Delano Public School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 529 Students
2. Buffalo Community Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buffalo-hanover-montrose Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1142 Students
3. Rockford Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockford Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 499 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Rockford, MN
The top elementary schools in Rockford, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Delano Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Delano Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 710 Students
2. Hanover Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buffalo-hanover-montrose Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 369 Students
3. Rockford Elementary Arts Magnet
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockford Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 585 Students
4. Parkside Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buffalo-hanover-montrose Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 362 Students
5. Montrose Elementary School Of Innov
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buffalo-hanover-montrose Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 351 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Rockford, MN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Rockford, MN has a total population of 5,490 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 40% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Rockford, MN
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 Rockford, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.30 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.43 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.87 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Rockford, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Rockford, MN.
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 Rockford, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Rockford, MN
How many schools are in Rockford, MN?
Rockford, MN has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 8,056 students in total.
How do schools in Rockford perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Rockford score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 61%, so on average schools in Rockford meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 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: 53%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 67%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Rockford
3 of 3 schools in Rockford carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 3
All 3 public schools we grade in Rockford. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.