Romulus Community Schools School District

36540 Grant St
Romulus, MI 48174-1445
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Romulus Community Schools School District 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 9 public schools serving 2,366 students in Romulus Community Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Romulus Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% 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
9 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
2,366 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
125 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

District Rank

Romulus Community Schools School District, 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 55-59% has decreased from 68% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#749 out of 855 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Romulus Community Schools  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
9%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Romulus Community Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
21%
48%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Romulus Community Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
55-59%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Romulus Community Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.55
# American Indian Students
13 Students
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
9 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
121 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
9%
# Black Students
1,635 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
69%
18%
# White Students
442 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
19%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
146 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
184
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
190
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
168
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
169
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
171
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
215
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
181
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
171
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
165
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
174
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
163
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
167
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
248
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
-
4,048

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,041 is higher than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,126 is higher than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$47 MM
$25,476 MM
This chart display total revenue of Romulus Community Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$50 MM
$24,351 MM
This chart display total spending of Romulus Community Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$20,041
$18,267
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Romulus Community Schools  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$21,126
$17,461
This chart display average spending per public school student in Romulus Community Schools  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Romulus Community Schools School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Romulus Virtual Learning Center
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9650 S Wayne Road
Romulus, MI 48174
(734) 632-1610
Grades: K-12
| 245 students
Rank: #22.
Barth Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
38207 Barth St
Romulus, MI 48174
(734) 532-1250
Grades: PK-6
| 245 students
Rank: #33.
Romulus Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9650 Wayne Rd
Romulus, MI 48174
(734) 532-1000
Grades: 9-12
| 651 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Romulus Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
32200 Beverly Rd
Romulus, MI 48174
(734) 532-1453
Grades: K-5
| 280 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Wick Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
36900 Wick Rd
Romulus, MI 48174
(734) 532-1503
Grades: K-5
| 235 students
Rank: #66.
Romulus Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
37300 Wick Rd
Romulus, MI 48174
(734) 532-1703
Grades: 6-8
| 450 students
Rank: #77.
Hale Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
16200 Harrison
Romulus, MI 48174
(734) 532-1353
Grades: K-5
| 241 students
Rank: n/an/a
9650 Wayne Rd
Romulus, MI 48174
(734) 532-1407
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Romulus Adult Education Alternative
Alternative School
9650 Wayne Rd
Romulus, MI 48174
(734) 532-1407
Grades: 9-12
| 19 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Romulus Community Schools School District?
Romulus Community Schools School District manages 9 public schools serving 2,366 students.
What is the rank of Romulus Community Schools School District?
Romulus Community Schools School District is ranked #748 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 Romulus Community Schools School District?
69% of Romulus Community Schools School District students are Black, 19% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Romulus Community Schools School District?
Romulus Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Romulus Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,126 is higher than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,366 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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