Rockford Public Schools (Michigan)

Rockford Public Schools
Address
350 N. Main St.[1]
Rockford
, Kent, Michigan, 49341
United States
District information
TypePublic
GradesPre-kindergarten through 12
SuperintendentDr. Steve Matthews[2]
Schools14[3]
Budget$120,109,000 (2021-22 expenditures)[3]
NCES District ID2630030[3]
Students and staff
Students7,644 (2023-24)[3]
Teachers454.78 FTE (2023-24)[3]
Staff1,335.27 FTE (2023-24)[3]
Student–teacher ratio16.81 (2023-24)[3]
Other information
Websitewww.rockfordschools.org

Rockford Public Schools is a school district in the US state of Michigan. It serves the town of Rockford and parts of the townships of Algoma, Cannon, Courtland and Plainfield in Kent County.[4]

History

The modern school system was formed in the late 1950s by combining various neighborhood school systems.

Erwin J. Kleinert became superintendent in 1940 and was instrumental in consolidating many of the one-room school districts into Rockford Public Schools. He remained as superintendent until 1962, when he then became superintendent of Kent County Intermediate School District.

North Rockford Middle School was built as Rockford High School.[5] The school was funded by a 1958 bond issue, and H.E. Beyster was the architect.[6] Prior to that, the high school had been located at 350 N. Main Street, in the building presently used for district administration.[7] It was built around 1923.[8]

The present Rockford High School opened in December 1992.[9] The middle school was moved to the former high school in fall 1993, and sixth graders were moved to the former middle school in November 1992.[10] That building, Sheridan Trails Middle School, became the Freshman Center in fall 2000.[11]

Schools

Schools in Rockford[12][3]
Schools Address Notes
Belmont Elementary 6097 Belmont Ave. Grades K-5
Cannonsburg Elementary 4894 Sturgis Ave. Grades K-5
Crestwood Elementary 6350 Courtland Dr, NE Grades K-5
Edgerton Trails Elementary 9605 Edgerton Avenue NE Grades K-5. Opened 2024[13]
Lakes Elementary 6849 Young Avenue Grades K-5
Meadow Ridge Elementary 8100 Courtland Drive Grades K-5
Parkside Elementary 156 Lewis Street Grades K-5
Roguewood Elementary 3900 Kroes Street Grades K-5
Valley View Elementary 405 Summit Avenue Grades K-5
East Rockford Middle School 8615 Nine Mile Road Grades 6-8
North Rockford Middle School 397 E. Division Grades 6-8
Rockford Freshman Center 4500 Kroes St NE Grade 9
Rockford High School 4100 Kroes St NE Grades 10-12. Built 1992.[14]
River Valley Academy 350 North Main Street Alternative high school. Grades 9-12


References

  1. ^ Rockford Public Schools. "Rockford Public Schools". Retrieved March 11, 2025.
  2. ^ Rockford Public Schools. "Superintendent's Office". Retrieved March 11, 2025.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Rockford Public Schools". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences.
  4. ^ Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget. "Kent County School Districts" (PDF). Retrieved March 11, 2025.
  5. ^ Beeler, Jaye (December 22, 1992). "Rockford days away from dazzling new school". The Grand Rapids Press. p. Northeast section 1.
  6. ^ "Contract set at Rockford". Grand Rapids Press. December 4, 1959. p. 41.
  7. ^ Editorial staff of Rockford High School yearbook. Ram's Tale: Our '58-59 Story (Rockford High School 1959 yearbook. p. 2.
  8. ^ "State inspects Rockford school". The Grand Rapids Press. November 16, 1923. p. 4.
  9. ^ Beeler, Jaye (November 25, 1992). "Students to check out new high school Dec. 23". Grand Rapids Press. p. 14.
  10. ^ Beeler, Jaye (December 22, 1992). "Rockford days away from dazzling new school". The Grand Rapids Press. p. Northeast section 1.
  11. ^ Longcore, Kathleen (October 8, 1998). "Architects keep future in mind with changes at Sheridan Trail". The Grand Rapids Press. p. BB1.
  12. ^ Rockford Public Schools. "Schools". Retrieved March 11, 2025.
  13. ^ GMB. "Edgerton trails Elementary". Retrieved March 11, 2025.
  14. ^ Beeler, Jaye (November 25, 1992). "Students to check out new high school Dec. 23". Grand Rapids Press. p. 14.
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