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West Middle School

PublicRegularGrades 6–8
Rockford, Illinois · Rockford SD 205
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students793
Student:Teacher16.9:1
Free/Reduced Lunch79%
Title INo
West
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
793
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
79%+25.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
16.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

West Middle School is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Rockford, Illinois. The school enrolls 793 students. It is part of the Rockford SD 205 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
79% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictRockford SD 205
County17201
CityRockford
ZIP61103
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID173451005448

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment793
White0.1%
Hispanic / Latino16.8%
Black / African American0.7%
Asian48.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native24.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races9.1%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.1%
Hispanic
16.8%
Black
0.7%
Asian
48.4%
Two+
9.1%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %79%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)