Top Rankings
Royal Oak Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,785 students in Royal Oak Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Royal Oak Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
9 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
4,785 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
333 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Royal Oak Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 90% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#120 out of 855 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
48%
Graduation Rate
90%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.55
# American Indian Students
12 Students
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
96 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
231 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
9%
# Black Students
492 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
11%
18%
# White Students
3,602 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
75%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
344 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
441
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
366
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
324
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
342
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
386
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
348
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
357
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
361
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
367
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
340
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
365
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
346
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
431
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
11
4,048
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,540 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,846 is higher than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$84 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$90 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,540
$18,267
Spending / Student
$18,846
$17,461
Best Royal Oak Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northwood Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
926 West 12 Mile Rd
Royal Oak, MI 48073
(248) 541-0229
Royal Oak, MI 48073
(248) 541-0229
Grades: K-5
| 462 students
Rank: #22.
Royal Oak High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1500 Lexington Blvd
Royal Oak, MI 48073
(248) 435-8500
Royal Oak, MI 48073
(248) 435-8500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,392 students
Rank: #33.
Addams Elementary And Ecc
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2222 West Webster Rd
Royal Oak, MI 48073
(248) 288-3100
Royal Oak, MI 48073
(248) 288-3100
Grades: PK-5
| 420 students
Rank: #44.
Oak Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
506 East 13 Mile Rd
Royal Oak, MI 48073
(248) 588-8353
Royal Oak, MI 48073
(248) 588-8353
Grades: K-5
| 410 students
Rank: #55.
Churchill Community Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
707 Girard Ave
Royal Oak, MI 48073
(248) 588-5050
Royal Oak, MI 48073
(248) 588-5050
Grades: 9-12
| 101 students
Rank: #66.
Royal Oak Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
709 North Washington Ave
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 435-8400
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 435-8400
Grades: 6-8
| 1,085 students
Rank: #77.
Oakland Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2415 Brockton Ave
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 542-4406
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 542-4406
Grades: K-5
| 208 students
Rank: #88.
Keller Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1505 North Campbell Rd
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 542-6500
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 542-6500
Grades: PK-5
| 424 students
Rank: #99.
Alfred E Upton Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4400 Mandalay Ave
Royal Oak, MI 48073
(248) 549-4968
Royal Oak, MI 48073
(248) 549-4968
Grades: K-5
| 283 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Royal Oak Schools School District?
Royal Oak Schools School District manages 9 public schools serving 4,785 students.
What is the rank of Royal Oak Schools School District?
Royal Oak Schools School District is ranked #121 out of 850 school districts in Michigan (top 20%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Royal Oak Schools School District?
75% of Royal Oak Schools School District students are White, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Royal Oak Schools School District?
Royal Oak Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Royal Oak Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,846 is higher than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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