At a glance
Reported students
807
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
49
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois middle enrollment
88th percentile
Compared with 703 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
501
Bernard W Flinn Middle School: 807 reported students.
State peer staffing position
93rd percentile
16.5:1 reported; state peer median 12.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 854
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54.6
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.6:1
What the reported data says about Bernard W Flinn Middle School
Bernard W Flinn Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Rockford. It is one of 47 current school records connected to Rockford SD 205. NCES reports 807 students for 2024–25.
Among 703 middle schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 413 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 88th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.5:1, above the Illinois median of 12.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (36.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%). English learners represent 16.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Bernard W Flinn Middle School
- 1How do the reported 16.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 49 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 16.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 69.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1.3
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White36.6%
- Hispanic27%
- Black24%
- Asian5.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial6.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Rockford SD 205
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
West Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
793 reported students
Abraham Lincoln Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
736 reported students
Eisenhower Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
963 reported students
Thurgood Marshall School
Middle · Grades 05–08
514 reported students
Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,108 reported students
Kennedy Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
393 reported students
Public schools near Bernard W Flinn Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Lincoln Middle School Middle · Rockford SD 205 | 06–08 | 736 | 2.1 mi |
| Eisenhower Middle School Middle · Rockford SD 205 | 06–08 | 963 | 3.5 mi |
| Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad Middle · Rockford SD 205 | 06–08 | 1,108 | 3.9 mi |
| West Middle School Middle · Rockford SD 205 | 06–08 | 793 | 4.5 mi |
| Kennedy Middle School Middle · Rockford SD 205 | 06–08 | 393 | 5.5 mi |
| Harlem Middle School Middle · Harlem UD 122 | 06–08 | 1,330 | 5.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Bernard W Flinn Middle School
What grades does Bernard W Flinn Middle School serve?
Bernard W Flinn Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Rockford SD 205.
How many students attend Bernard W Flinn Middle School?
Bernard W Flinn Middle School reported 807 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 88th percentile among 703 Illinois middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 854 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Bernard W Flinn Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 16.5:1, based on 807 students and 49 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 12.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Bernard W Flinn Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Bernard W Flinn Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Rockford SD 205 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Bernard W Flinn Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
69.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Bernard W Flinn Middle School in?
Bernard W Flinn Middle School is part of Rockford SD 205, based in Rockford, IL, which operates 47 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Bernard W Flinn Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Abraham Lincoln Middle School (2.1 mi), Eisenhower Middle School (3.5 mi), Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad (3.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.