SchoolGrade

A quick view of overall attainment (SchoolGrade) and how the school performs relative to its context.

SchoolGrade™

F

A single grade anchored in proficiency (share of students at or above the state bar).

Actual Test Scores

7%

Percent of tested students who met or exceeded the state’s proficiency bar.

Projected Test Scores

19%

Estimated proficiency given the school’s student and community context.

When comparing actual test scores to projected performance based on socioeconomic factors, West Middle School Underperforms Expectations compared to other schools in the US.

What is SchoolGrade™?
  • SchoolGrade converts proficiency into a single grade for quick comparison.
  • Actual vs. Projected shows how much performance exceeds or trails what we’d expect given student and community context.
  • Teacher Grade summarizes that gap at the school level; it is not an evaluation of individual teachers.

Academics

Key performance indicators for student achievement and college readiness.

Academic Performance

Proficiency on state assessments by subject.

Math Proficiency

3%

Percent proficient on state math tests.

English Proficiency

11%

Percent proficient on state English and language art (reading) tests.

Science Proficiency

N/A%

Percent proficient on state science tests.

View detailed state comparisons

Math Proficiency

3%
21%

ELA Proficiency

11%
26%

Science Proficiency

N/A%
N/A%

IL Average

College Preparedness & Advanced Coursework

Graduation, advanced coursework, and college‑level participation.

Graduation Rate

N/A%

Percent graduating in four years.

Enrolled in AP Classes

0%

Percent of students enrolled in at least one AP course.

AP Classes Taught

0

Number of AP courses offered.

Students in Dual Enrollment

0%

Percent taking college courses during high school.

Students enrolled in IB Classes

0%

Percent enrolled in International Baccalaureate classes.

View AP Enrollment by Class

AP Science

0%
3%

AP Computer Science

0%
1%

AP Math

0%
3%

IL Average

Neighborhood

Details on neighborhood safety, economics, and community

Crime Grade

Use as neighborhood context, not a rating of the school.

Overall Crime Grade

C+

30.89 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

4.17 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

17.93 per 1,000 Residents

What is Crime Grade?

Crime Grade uses a combination of official crime reports (FBI, state, and local law enforcement) and machine‐learning algorithms to fill in reporting gaps and correct errors, producing a single letter‐grade that reflects a neighborhood’s overall safety.

By integrating Crime Grade, parents see not only how well a school performs academically but also how safe the surrounding community is, giving a more complete picture of each school’s environment.

Economics & Housing

Median Household Income

$61,772

IL Average: $93,298

Unemployment Rate

8.6%

IL Average: 6.0%

Median Home value

$126,336

IL Average: $287,130

Median Rent

$1,038 /mo

IL Average: $1,386

Adults with HS Diploma or Higher

85.9%

IL Average: 90.1%

Teachers & Staff

Key metrics on teacher and support staff capacity, qualifications, and retention.

Staffing Levels

Student to Teacher Ratio

20:1

IL Average: 14:1

Number of Teachers

58

Fulltime Equivalent Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$81,122

Average for all teachers in Rockford Sd 205

Student to Counselor Ratio

283:1

IL Average: 317:1

Number of Support Staff

11

View Breakdown Below

View the Support Staff Breakdown

Psychologists:

1

Nurses:

1

Social Workers:

1

Law Enforcement Officers:

0

Security Staff:

5

Staff Qualifications

Percent Certified Teachers

100%

IL Average: 98%

Percent of Experienced Teachers

92%

IL Average: 94%

Environment & Safety

Suspensions

In-School Suspensions – Days

529

Students removed from class but supervised on campus.

Out-of-School Suspensions – Days

344

Students sent out of school to another setting.

Total Days Missed

1970

Total number of days missed due to suspensions.

Expulsions – Days

Expulsions With Services

12

Total expulsions where educational services continued.

Expulsions Without Services

12

Total expulsions where no educational services continued.

Expulsions with Zero-Tolerance

0

Total expulsions imposed under a zero‑tolerance rule.

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Gender-Based

1

Sexual Orientation Based

1

Race-Based

1

Disability-Based

0

Religion-Based

1

Resources & Finance

Per‑Student Expenditure

$10400 /yr

District-level per-student spending.

Instruction vs. Administration

$7.79

Dollars spent on instruction for every $1 on administration.

Equity & Access

Student demographics and access indicators.

Race & Ethnicity

Percent of enrolled students by reported category.

White

23%

Native American

0%

Asian or Pacific Islander

1%

Black

49%

Latino

17%

Multiracial

10%

Native Hawaiian or Alaskan

0%

Socioeconomic Status & Housing Vulnerability

Economically Disadvantaged

100%

Students meeting the state definition.

Foster System

100%

Students in foster care.

Homeless

100%

Students in families experiencing homelessness.

Language & Mobility

English as a Second Language

100%

Students for whom English is a second language.

Migratory

100%

Students in migratory families.

Military-connected

100%

Students in military families.

Special Needs & Gifted

Students with Disabilities

100%

Gifted & Talented

0%

Middle Schools Nearest to West Middle School

Explore nearby middle schools and compare both actual and projected test scores.

Kennedy Middle School

  • Actual Test Scores: 3%
  • Projected Test Scores: 9%
  • Distance: 2.1 mi
Abraham Lincoln Middle School

  • Actual Test Scores: 5%
  • Projected Test Scores: 14%
  • Distance: 2.4 mi
Thurgood Marshall School

  • Actual Test Scores: 82%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Distance: 2.4 mi
Eisenhower Middle School

  • Actual Test Scores: 13%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Distance: 2.9 mi
Harlem Middle School

  • Actual Test Scores: 16%
  • Projected Test Scores: 18%
  • Distance: 3.2 mi
Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad

  • Actual Test Scores: 4%
  • Projected Test Scores: 15%
  • Distance: 3.4 mi
Bernard W Flinn Middle School

  • Actual Test Scores: 7%
  • Projected Test Scores: 16%
  • Distance: 4.5 mi
Winnebago Middle School

  • Actual Test Scores: 37%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Distance: 7.4 mi
Stephen Mack Middle School

  • Actual Test Scores: 46%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Distance: 9.6 mi
Roscoe Middle School

  • Actual Test Scores: 46%
  • Projected Test Scores: 28%
  • Distance: 10.6 mi