West Middle School
Rockford, IL · Rockford SD 205 · Grades 6 - 8
656th of 685 Illinois middle schools statewide · better than 4%· Stable
West Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks West Middle School 656th of 685 Illinois middle schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 4% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 2th in 2019 to 4th in 2025.
West Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
West Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 794 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 44.4% | 50.0% | ▲ 5.6 pts | |
| White | 29.8% | 22.0% | ▼ 7.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 16.4% | 14.7% | ▼ 1.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 8.1% | 11.8% | ▲ 3.7 pts | |
| Asian | 1.1% | 0.8% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.4 pts |
Homes near West Middle School
Typical home value $154K in zip 61103 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near West Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Kennedy Middle SchoolRockford SD 205 · 2.1 mi away677th of 685
ELA 10% - 1Abraham Lincoln Middle SchoolRockford SD 205 · 2.4 mi away647th of 685
ELA 27% · Math 6% - 10Thurgood Marshall SchoolRockford SD 205 · 2.4 mi away1st of 685
ELA 98% · Math 92% - 2Eisenhower Middle SchoolRockford SD 205 · 2.9 mi away608th of 685
ELA 34% · Math 10% - 3Harlem Middle SchoolHarlem UD 122 · 3.2 mi away499th of 685
ELA 44% · Math 22% - 1Rockford Envrnmntl Science AcadRockford SD 205 · 3.4 mi away682nd of 685
ELA 14% · Math 5% - 1Bernard W Flinn Middle SchoolRockford SD 205 · 4.5 mi away623rd of 685
ELA 29% · Math 11% - 5Winnebago Middle SchoolWinnebago CUSD 323 · 7.4 mi away378th of 685
ELA 49% · Math 35%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is West Middle School in?
West Middle School is part of the Rockford SD 205 district in Rockford, Illinois.
Is West Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks West Middle School 656th of 685 Illinois middle schools (better than 4% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of West Middle School?
Black 50%, White 22%, Hispanic 15%, Two or more races 12% (794 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near West Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 61103 is $154K 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.