Rockford School District 205


Summary:

The Rockford School District 205 in Illinois serves over 28,000 students across 40 schools, including 27 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, 5 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The district faces significant challenges, with overall performance well below the state average, but a few standout schools are excelling.

Thurgood Marshall Elementary and Thurgood Marshall School (middle school) are consistently among the top-performing schools in Illinois, with exceptional test scores and low chronic absenteeism. In contrast, the district as a whole struggles with low proficiency rates, high dropout rates, and widespread chronic absenteeism, particularly at schools with higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Other standout schools include Montessori Elementary School and Haskell Elementary School, which perform well above the district and state averages. However, the data reveals significant disparities in academic performance and other key metrics across the district, highlighting the need for targeted support and resources to address the challenges facing many of the schools in the Rockford School District 205.

District Detail

 501 7th St
Rockford, IL 61104-1242

 (815) 966-3000

SchoolDigger Rank:
737th of 813 Illinois districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 27,661

Primary Schools: 31
Middle Schools: 7
High Schools: 6
Alternative Schools: 1
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

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