For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 933 students in Rockwood, MI.
The top ranked public middle schools in Rockwood, MI are Shumate Middle School and Lakeshore Virtual School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rockwood, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Rockwood have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Rockwood, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shumate Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
30448 W Jefferson Ave
Rockwood, MI 48173
(734) 379-7600
Rockwood, MI 48173
(734) 379-7600
Grades: 6-8
| 824 students
Rank: #22.
Lakeshore Virtual School
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
30550 W Jefferson Ave
Rockwood, MI 48173
(734) 379-7090
Rockwood, MI 48173
(734) 379-7090
Grades: K-12
| 109 students
Rockwood, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Downriver High School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
33211 Mccann Rd
Rockwood, MI 48173
(734) 379-7080
Rockwood, MI 48173
(734) 379-7080
Grades: 7-12
| 40 students
Gibraltar Early Child Education Center (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
21762 Harding St
Rockwood, MI 48173
(734) 379-7070
Rockwood, MI 48173
(734) 379-7070
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Rockwood, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in Rockwood, MI include Shumate Middle School and Lakeshore Virtual School.
How many public middle schools are located in Rockwood?
2 public middle schools are located in Rockwood.
What is the racial composition of students in Rockwood?
Rockwood public middle schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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