Rockford SD 205 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 45 public schools serving 27,661 students in Rockford SD 205 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Rockford SD 205 School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Rockford SD 205 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 65% has decreased from 68% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.74
0.70
# American Indian Students
71 Students
4,562 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,018 Students
103,646 Students
% Asian Students
4%
6%
# Hispanic Students
8,775 Students
518,306 Students
% Hispanic Students
32%
28%
# Black Students
8,698 Students
303,554 Students
% Black Students
31%
16%
# White Students
6,977 Students
838,269 Students
% White Students
25%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
24 Students
1,685 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,098 Students
78,180 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
4%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
2,039
79,739
# Students in K Grade:
1,956
120,814
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,975
126,572
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,064
167,546
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,075
130,511
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,987
130,546
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,909
130,044
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,805
132,465
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,960
136,042
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,867
137,926
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,688
149,569
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,094
150,589
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,710
146,876
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,532
144,805
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,436 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,964. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,477 is less than the state median of $21,218. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Rockford SD 205 School District?
Rockford SD 205 School District manages 45 public schools serving 27,661 students.
What is the rank of Rockford SD 205 School District?
Rockford SD 205 School District is ranked #733 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rockford SD 205 School District?
32% of Rockford SD 205 School District students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 25% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rockford SD 205 School District?
Rockford SD 205 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Rockford SD 205 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,477 is less than the state median of $21,218. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 45 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 27,661 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 75%
Graduation Rate
: 65% (Btm 50% in IL)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 12% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
