Royal Oak Schools School District
- For the 2021 school year, there are 9 public schools in Royal Oak Schools School District, serving 4,924 students. Royal Oak Schools School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Michigan.
- Public schools in Royal Oak Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Michigan public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 39% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
- The top ranked public schools in Royal Oak Schools School District are Northwood Elementary School, Addams Elementary And Ecc and Keller Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 34% (majority Black).
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is more than the Michigan public school average of 18:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Royal Oak Schools School District |
| School District Website | http://www.royaloakschools.org |
| School District Phone Number | (248) 435-8400 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (MI) |
| # of Schools | 9 Schools | 3,735 Schools |
| # of Students | 4,924 Students | 1,472,301 Students |
| # of Teachers | 258 Teachers | 82,182 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 |
District Comparison
- Royal Oak Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 869 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 84% has increased from 76% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (MI) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #150 out of 869 school districts (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 37% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 43% |
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| Graduation Rate | 84% | 85% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.38 | 0.52 |
| # of American Indian Students | 5 Students | 9,974 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 89 Students | 49,834 Students |
| % Asian Students | 2% | 3% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 222 Students | 114,872 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 5% | 8% |
| # of Black Students | 459 Students | 260,793 Students |
| % Black Students | 9% | 18% |
| # of White Students | 3,834 Students | 978,273 Students |
| % White Students | 78% | 66% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 5 Students | 1,272 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 310 Students | 57,365 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 6% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | - |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 403 | 116,607 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 396 | 105,799 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 404 | 103,933 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 402 | 105,395 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 389 | 107,959 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 374 | 112,259 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 405 | 112,463 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 370 | 111,894 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 412 | 114,566 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 358 | 123,361 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 349 | 121,139 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 290 | 115,656 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 364 | 117,214 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | 8 | 4,056 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $14,855 is higher than the state median of $13,151. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $13,040 is less than the state median of $13,281. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (MI) |
| Total Revenue | $73 MM | $10 MM |
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| Spending | $64 MM | $10 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $14,855 | $13,151 |
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| Revenue / Student | $13,040 | $13,281 |
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Royal Oak Schools School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Northwood Elementary School Math: 75% | Reading: 74%Rank:10/Top 5%926 West 12 Mile Rd10
Royal Oak, MI 48073
(248) 541-0229
Grades: K-5 | 450 students
- Addams Elementary And Ecc Math: 54% | Reading: 66%Rank:9/Top 20%2222 West Webster Rd10
Royal Oak, MI 48073
(248) 288-3100
Grades: PK-5 | 469 students
- Keller Elementary School Math: 51% | Reading: 64%Rank:9/Top 20%1505 North Campbell Rd10
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 542-6500
Grades: PK-5 | 445 students
- Oak Ridge Elementary School Math: 49% | Reading: 56%Rank:8/Top 30%506 East 13 Mile Rd10
Royal Oak, MI 48073
(248) 588-8353
Grades: K-5 | 434 students
- Royal Oak Middle School Math: 43% | Reading: 52%Rank:8/Top 30%709 North Washington Ave10
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 435-8400
Grades: 6-8 | 1,187 student
- Oakland Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:6/Top 50%2415 Brockton Ave10
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 542-4406
Grades: K-5 | 279 students
- Alfred E Upton Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:6/Top 50%4400 Mandalay Ave10
Royal Oak, MI 48073
(248) 549-4968
Grades: K-5 | 291 students
- Churchill Community Ed Center Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%Rank:4/Bottom 50%707 Girard Ave10
Royal Oak, MI 48073
(248) 588-5050
Grades: 9-12 | 87 students
- Royal Oak High School Math: ≤1% | Reading: ≤1%Rank:1/Bottom 50%1500 Lexington Blvd10
Royal Oak, MI 48073
(248) 435-8500
Grades: 9-12 | 1,282 student
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