Top Rankings
River Rouge School District Of The City Of ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,470 students in River Rouge School District Of The City Of. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in River Rouge School District Of The City Of have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
2,470 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
100 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
District Rank
River Rouge School District Of The City Of, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 850 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 81% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#843 out of 855 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
48%
Graduation Rate
81%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.34
0.55
# American Indian Students
2 Students
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
179 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
9%
# Black Students
1,987 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
81%
18%
# White Students
152 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
6%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
144 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
130
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
121
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
142
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
123
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
127
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
133
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
170
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
158
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
193
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
321
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
298
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
323
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
231
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
-
4,048
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,214 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,551 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,214
$18,267
Spending / Student
$11,551
$17,461
Best River Rouge School District Of The City Of Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
River Rouge Stem At Dunn
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
163 Burke Street
River Rouge, MI 48218
(313) 297-9663
River Rouge, MI 48218
(313) 297-9663
Grades: PK-8
| 321 students
Rank: #22.
Cb Sabbath 68 Preparatory Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
340 Frazier
River Rouge, MI 48218
(313) 297-9654
River Rouge, MI 48218
(313) 297-9654
Grades: 6-8
| 347 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Ann Visger K5 Preparatory Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11121 West Jefferson Ave
River Rouge, MI 48218
(313) 297-9648
River Rouge, MI 48218
(313) 297-9648
Grades: PK-5
| 601 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
River Rouge High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1460 W Coolidge Hwy
River Rouge, MI 48218
(313) 297-9600
River Rouge, MI 48218
(313) 297-9600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,062 students
Rank: n/an/a
River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy
Alternative School
10577 W Jefferson Ave
River Rouge, MI 48218
(800) 297-2119
River Rouge, MI 48218
(800) 297-2119
Grades: 5-12
| 139 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to River Rouge School District Of The City Of?
River Rouge School District Of The City Of manages 5 public schools serving 2,470 students.
What is the rank of River Rouge School District Of The City Of?
River Rouge School District Of The City Of is ranked #819 out of 850 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in River Rouge School District Of The City Of?
81% of River Rouge School District Of The City Of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of River Rouge School District Of The City Of?
River Rouge School District Of The City Of has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is River Rouge School District Of The City Of's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,551 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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