ROCKFORD MIDDLE

www.rockford.k12.mn.us

499 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Rockford Middle School, located at 6051 Ash St. in Rockford, Minnesota, serves as a focal point for the community’s secondary education. As part of the Rockford Area Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal development. The school is designed to bridge the gap between elementary education and high school, focusing on the unique social, emotional, and intellectual needs of students during their adolescent years.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, offering a curriculum that integrates core subjects with opportunities for extracurricular growth. By leveraging its position within a smaller district, Rockford Middle School strives to maintain a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage actively in their learning, develop strong study habits, and participate in a variety of school activities. For more specific details regarding their current academic calendar, staff directory, or district news, parents and students are encouraged to visit their official website.

499

Total Students

29.4

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ROCKFORD MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	380
Hispanic	58
Black	26
Asian	11
Two or More	24

White
380 (76.2 %)
Hispanic
58 (11.6 %)
Black
26 (5.2 %)
Two or More
24 (4.8 %)
Asian
11 (2.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ROCKFORD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(763)477-5831
Website:	http://www.rockford.k12.mn.us
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	499
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	119
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 5 126

Grade 6 130

Grade 7 108

Grade 8 135