D
Needs Improvement
40/100

Bernard W Flinn Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 2525 Ohio Pkwy, Rockford, IL 61108
Overall
D
40/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.8 grade levels below the U.S. average · 12th percentile in Illinois
Growth
C
Students gain 0.87 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 27th percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Illinois schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

40
Repit Score
out of 100
800
Students
enrolled
15.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%12/1002.8 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%27/100Students gain 0.87 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.79 in 2009–19; 36th percentile in Illinois (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 70% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Illinois schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −24 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Illinois. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency9% (−17 pts vs. state avg 26%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency5% (−17 pts vs. state avg 22%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Illinois state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White12%8%reading -26 pts, math -23 pts5th percentile (list)
Black3%3%reading -9 pts, math -3 pts15th percentile (list)
Hispanic8%3%reading -11 pts, math -9 pts12th percentile (list)
Multiracial5%5%reading -27 pts, math -20 pts7th percentile (list)
Low-income9%5%reading -21 pts, math -19 pts17th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 2525 Ohio Pkwy
City Rockford
ZIP Code 61108
District 1734510
NCES School ID 173451003583
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 61108

Understanding the community around Bernard W Flinn Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $59,783
Per Capita Income $29,215
Poverty Rate 10.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 22.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.3%
High School or Higher 87.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $123,000
Median Rent $961
Owner-Occupied 64.3%
Renter-Occupied 35.7%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Bernard W Flinn Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.6%
Female 46.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 34.3%
Hispanic/Latino 27.0%
Black 26.0%
Two or More Races 7.5%
Asian 5.0%
American Indian 0.1%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 800
Teachers (FTE) 52.4
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Bernard W Flinn Middle School?
Bernard W Flinn Middle School has a Repit School Score of 40 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Bernard W Flinn Middle School?
Bernard W Flinn Middle School has 800 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1.
What grades does Bernard W Flinn Middle School serve?
Bernard W Flinn Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Bernard W Flinn Middle School receive per student?
Bernard W Flinn Middle School receives $19,455 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Bernard W Flinn Middle School in 61108 ▼
Avg Home Value
$193,284
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,490
1-Year Change
+11.2%
% Renters
35.7%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026