Best Elementary School in rockford

Rockford Public Schools District 205 serves about 11,000 elementary students across 31 schools, with a student–teacher ratio near 15:1. ELA proficiency sits at just 17.9%, while math is even lower (~12%)—well below state benchmarks.

Chronic absenteeism is significant at 38.3%, though schools like Thurgood Marshall achieved a standout 82% reading proficiency, and Haskell logged only 14.6% absenteeism. The district uses targeted literacy frameworks and attendance-focused school-level strategies to improve outcomes. With data-led instruction and replicable models of high-performing schools, Rockford is making measured progress toward equitable elementary education.