Galapagos Rockford Charter Sch vs Kennedy Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 826 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Galapagos Rockford Charter Sch
Rockford · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
384 students
Kennedy Middle School
Rockford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
393 students
| Measure | Galapagos Rockford Charter Sch Rockford, Illinois | Kennedy Middle School Rockford, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1606 of 2,303 | #637 of 670 |
| National rank | #41129 of 50,301 | #14650 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 384 | 393 |
| Enrollment | 384 | 393 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.7% | 90.3% |
| Students per teacher | 32.0 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 7% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 3% |
| city | Rockford | Rockford |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Galapagos Rockford Charter Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.9 vs 14.4).
- •Galapagos Rockford Charter Sch does better on math proficiency (17% vs 3%).
- •Galapagos Rockford Charter Sch does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 7%).
- •Galapagos Rockford Charter Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.7% vs 90.3%).
- •Kennedy Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 32.0).
- •Kennedy Middle School is the larger school with 393 students compared with 384.
- •Galapagos Rockford Charter Sch is a charter school while Kennedy Middle School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Galapagos Rockford Charter Sch better than Kennedy Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Galapagos Rockford Charter Sch ranks higher (25.9 vs 14.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Galapagos Rockford Charter Sch and Kennedy Middle School?
About 826 m in a straight line, between Rockford and Rockford in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Galapagos Rockford Charter Sch: 384. Kennedy Middle School: 393. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Galapagos Rockford Charter Sch and Kennedy Middle School rank in Illinois?
Galapagos Rockford Charter Sch is 1606th of 2,303 and Kennedy Middle School is 637th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).