At a glance
Reported students
1,108
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
57.4
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois middle enrollment
98th percentile
Compared with 703 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
501
Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad: 1,108 reported students.
State peer staffing position
98th percentile
19.3:1 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
- 1,107
- Teachers (FTE)
- 76.8
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.4:1
What the reported data says about Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad
Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad 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 1,108 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 98th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.3:1, 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 Hispanic or Latino (64.6%) and Black (18.7%). English learners represent 47.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad
- 1How do the reported 19.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 57.4 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 4 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
- 47.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 80.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1.6
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White11.1%
- Hispanic64.6%
- Black18.7%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial3.6%
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
Not reported as 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.
Eisenhower Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
963 reported students
Bernard W Flinn Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
807 reported students
West Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
793 reported students
Abraham Lincoln Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
736 reported students
Thurgood Marshall School
Middle · Grades 05–08
514 reported students
Kennedy Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
393 reported students
Public schools near Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennedy Middle School Middle · Rockford SD 205 | 06–08 | 393 | 2.6 mi |
| Abraham Lincoln Middle School Middle · Rockford SD 205 | 06–08 | 736 | 3 mi |
| West Middle School Middle · Rockford SD 205 | 06–08 | 793 | 3.4 mi |
| Bernard W Flinn Middle School Middle · Rockford SD 205 | 06–08 | 807 | 3.9 mi |
| Eisenhower Middle School Middle · Rockford SD 205 | 06–08 | 963 | 5.3 mi |
| Thurgood Marshall School Middle · Rockford SD 205 | 05–08 | 514 | 5.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad
What grades does Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad serve?
Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad 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 Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad?
Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad reported 1,108 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 98th percentile among 703 Illinois middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,107 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad?
The calculated ratio is 19.3:1, based on 1,108 students and 57.4 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 Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad a public, charter, or magnet school?
Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad 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 Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
80.1% 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 Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad in?
Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad 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 Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Kennedy Middle School (2.6 mi), Abraham Lincoln Middle School (3 mi), West Middle School (3.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.