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West Middle School vs. Rockford Envrnmntl Science Academy

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School Overview

School
West Middle School
1900 N Rockton Ave
Rockford, IL 61103
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1/
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Bottom 50%
Rockford Envrnmntl Science Academy
1800 Ogilby Rd
Rockford, IL 61102
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10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 794 students in grades 6-8, West Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 2% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,032 students in grades 6-8, Rockford Envrnmntl Science Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤1% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
794 students
1,032 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at West Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Rockford Envrnmntl Science Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at West Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Rockford Envrnmntl Science Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
64 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at West Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Rockford Envrnmntl Science Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at West Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Rockford School District 205 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Rockford Envrnmntl Science Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Rockford School District 205 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#3304 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
#3493 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of West Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Rockford Envrnmntl Science Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
2%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
≤1%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Rockford School District 205 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rockford Envrnmntl Science Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Rockford School District 205 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
11%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
5%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Rockford School District 205 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rockford Envrnmntl Science Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Rockford School District 205 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
10%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of West Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Rockford Envrnmntl Science Academy by grade.
Grade 6 Students
259
313
Grade 7 Students
257
399
Grade 8 Students
278
320

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at West Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Rockford School District 205 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Rockford Envrnmntl Science Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Rockford School District 205 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
15%
65%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at West Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Rockford School District 205 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Rockford Envrnmntl Science Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Rockford School District 205 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
50%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at West Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Rockford School District 205 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Rockford Envrnmntl Science Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Rockford School District 205 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
22%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at West Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Rockford School District 205 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Rockford Envrnmntl Science Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Rockford School District 205 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at West Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Rockford School District 205 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Rockford Envrnmntl Science Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Rockford School District 205 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.67
0.54
This chart showcases the diversity score of West Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Rockford School District 205 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Rockford Envrnmntl Science Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Rockford School District 205 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
53%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at West Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Rockford School District 205 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Rockford Envrnmntl Science Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Rockford School District 205 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
(14-15 School Year Data)
3%
(14-15 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at West Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Rockford School District 205 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Rockford Envrnmntl Science Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Rockford School District 205 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.
 
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