Bernard W Flinn Middle School
Rockford, IL · Rockford SD 205 · Grades 6 - 8
623rd of 685 Illinois middle schools statewide · better than 9%▲ Improving
Bernard W Flinn Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Bernard W Flinn Middle School 623rd of 685 Illinois middle schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 9% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 3th in 2019 to 9th in 2025 — improving.
Bernard W Flinn Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Bernard W Flinn Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 800 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 38.1% | 34.2% | ▼ 3.9 pts | |
| Hispanic | 29.8% | 27.0% | ▼ 2.8 pts | |
| Black | 20.4% | 26.0% | ▲ 5.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 7.6% | 7.5% | ▼ 0.1 pts | |
| Asian | 4.1% | 5.0% | ▲ 0.9 pts |
Homes near Bernard W Flinn Middle School
Typical home value $191K in zip 61108 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Bernard W Flinn Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Abraham Lincoln Middle SchoolRockford SD 205 · 2.1 mi away647th of 685
ELA 27% · Math 6% - 2Eisenhower Middle SchoolRockford SD 205 · 3.5 mi away608th of 685
ELA 34% · Math 10% - 1Rockford Envrnmntl Science AcadRockford SD 205 · 3.9 mi away682nd of 685
ELA 14% · Math 5% - 1West Middle SchoolRockford SD 205 · 4.5 mi away656th of 685
ELA 22% · Math 8% - 1Kennedy Middle SchoolRockford SD 205 · 5.5 mi away677th of 685
ELA 10% - 3Harlem Middle SchoolHarlem UD 122 · 5.8 mi away499th of 685
ELA 44% · Math 22% - 10Thurgood Marshall SchoolRockford SD 205 · 6.7 mi away1st of 685
ELA 98% · Math 92% - 5Winnebago Middle SchoolWinnebago CUSD 323 · 10.1 mi away378th of 685
ELA 49% · Math 35%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Bernard W Flinn Middle School in?
Bernard W Flinn Middle School is part of the Rockford SD 205 district in Rockford, Illinois.
Is Bernard W Flinn Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Bernard W Flinn Middle School 623rd of 685 Illinois middle schools (better than 9% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Bernard W Flinn Middle School?
White 34%, Hispanic 27%, Black 26%, Two or more races 8% (800 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Bernard W Flinn Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 61108 is $191K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.