D
Needs Improvement
47/100

Galapagos Rockford Charter Sch

📚 K – 08 🏫 School Charter School
📍 2605 School St, Rockford, IL 61101
Overall
D
47/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.7 grade levels below the U.S. average · 15th percentile in Illinois
Growth
C+
Students gain 0.95 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 51st percentile
Resources
C+
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

47
Repit Score
out of 100
374
Students
enrolled
31.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%15/1002.7 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%51/100Students gain 0.95 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.11 in 2009–19; 47th percentile in Illinois (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%62/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 25% 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 −61 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 proficiency11% (−15 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
White30%30%reading -8 pts, math -1 pts52nd percentile (list)
Black3%3%reading -9 pts, math -3 pts15th percentile (list)
Hispanic15%5%reading -4 pts, math -7 pts36th percentile (list)
Multiracial10%10%reading -22 pts, math -15 pts24th percentile (list)
Low-income12%3%reading -18 pts, math -21 pts20th 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 2605 School St
City Rockford
ZIP Code 61101
District 1734510
NCES School ID 173451006044
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 61101

Understanding the community around Galapagos Rockford Charter Sch helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $45,363
Per Capita Income $23,283
Poverty Rate 23.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 16.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.7%
High School or Higher 81.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $83,800
Median Rent $922
Owner-Occupied 52.4%
Renter-Occupied 47.6%
View full data for ZIP 61101 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Galapagos Rockford Charter Sch.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.9%
Female 48.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 58.6%
Hispanic/Latino 25.9%
White 7.8%
Two or More Races 7.2%
Asian 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 374
Teachers (FTE) 12.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 31.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Galapagos Rockford Charter Sch?
Galapagos Rockford Charter Sch has a Repit School Score of 47 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 Galapagos Rockford Charter Sch?
Galapagos Rockford Charter Sch has 374 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 31.2:1.
What grades does Galapagos Rockford Charter Sch serve?
Galapagos Rockford Charter Sch serves grades K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a charter school.
How much funding does Galapagos Rockford Charter Sch receive per student?
Galapagos Rockford Charter Sch receives $19,455 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Galapagos Rockford Charter Sch in 61101 ▼
Avg Home Value
$117,334
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,275
1-Year Change
+17.8%
% Renters
47.6%

Other Schools in 61101

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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