Bernard W Flinn Middle School

www.rps205.com

807 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Bernard W. Flinn Middle School, located on Ohio Parkway in Rockford, Illinois, serves as a key educational institution within the Rockford Public School District 205. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment for middle school students, focusing on academic growth, social-emotional development, and preparing students for the transition to high school. By providing a structured curriculum and various extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to engage students in both their studies and the broader school community.

Beyond academics, Flinn Middle School emphasizes the importance of community and inclusivity, striving to meet the diverse needs of its student population. The school frequently engages with families and local stakeholders to create a collaborative atmosphere that promotes student success. As part of the Rockford district, the school works to integrate modern educational strategies and technology to help students build the critical thinking and interpersonal skills necessary for their future success in an evolving global landscape.

807

Total Students

49.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bernard W Flinn Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	295
Hispanic	218
Black	194
Asian	46
Two or More	51
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
295 (36.6%)
Hispanic
218 (27.0%)
Black
194 (24.0%)
Two or More
51 (6.3%)
Asian
46 (5.7%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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 SD 205
Phone:	(815)229-2800
Website:	http://www.rps205.com
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	807
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 6 251

Grade 7 271

Grade 8 285