East Rockford Middle School

www.rockfordschools.org

788 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

East Rockford Middle School, located in Rockford, Michigan, is a key component of the Rockford Public Schools district. Serving students in the middle grade levels, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and social-emotional development. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for the transition to high school by offering a diverse range of core subjects, elective courses, and extracurricular activities that encourage exploration and personal growth.

The school benefits from the broader resources and reputation of the Rockford Public Schools system, which is well-regarded for its commitment to educational excellence and community involvement. By prioritizing a collaborative atmosphere between faculty, parents, and students, East Rockford Middle School aims to build a foundation of success for its diverse student body. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, providing information on academic standards, school events, and administrative resources to ensure a well-rounded educational experience.

788

Total Students

44.6

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Rockford Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	689
Hispanic	34
Black	7
Asian	3
Two or More	55

White
689 (87.4%)
Two or More
55 (7.0%)
Hispanic
34 (4.3%)
Black
7 (0.9%)
Asian
3 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Rockford Public Schools
Phone:	(616)863-6140
Website:	http://www.rockfordschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	788
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	132
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 6 264

Grade 7 285

Grade 8 239