Rockwell Middle School serves 64 students in grades 6-8.
Rockwell Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 64 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rockwell Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Rockwell Middle School's student population of 64 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
64 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Rockwell Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Rockwell Middle School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2675 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
36%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
48%

Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
17:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%

Hispanic
2%
9%

Black
23%
18%

White
69%
64%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
47%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rockwell Middle School's ranking?
Rockwell Middle School is ranked #2675 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend Rockwell Middle School?
64 students attend Rockwell Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Rockwell Middle School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rockwell Middle School?
Rockwell Middle School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Rockwell Middle School offer ?
Rockwell Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Rockwell Middle School part of?
Rockwell Middle School is part of Macomb ISD School District.
School Reviews
5 4/16/2018
this school changed my life i love alomst all of the the teachers,the staff who arnt teacher as well I love mr. Moore and mr. Jerry I love the fact that they treat you like your family I love the fact that you can feel like your at home and when you need a friend they'll be there and expeactlly when you need someone who will be there for you when you need it and when you need as someone to treat you like family when you need someone to do that i love who when your Norton joking thdy get the joke I love this school so much
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