Top Rankings
River Rouge School District Of The City Of 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 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 943 students in River Rouge School District Of The City Of. This district's average pre testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public pre schools in Michigan.
Public Preschools in River Rouge School District Of The City Of have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,092 Schools
# Students
2,464 Students
372,048 Students
# Teachers
106 Teachers
24,562 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
District Rank
River Rouge School District Of The City Of, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 860 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 76% has decreased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#825 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
38%
Graduation Rate
76%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.57
# American Indian Students
7 Students
2,715 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
9,505 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
178 Students
32,770 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
9%
# Black Students
1,932 Students
79,422 Students
% Black Students
79%
21%
# White Students
218 Students
227,920 Students
% White Students
9%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
352 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
127 Students
19,025 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
114
71,170
# Students in 1st Grade:
144
61,256
# Students in 2nd Grade:
152
56,024
# Students in 3rd Grade:
158
51,406
# Students in 4th Grade:
132
47,553
# Students in 5th Grade:
127
41,347
# Students in 6th Grade:
145
13,833
# Students in 7th Grade:
157
8,441
# Students in 8th Grade:
178
7,989
# Students in 9th Grade:
279
3,136
# Students in 10th Grade:
326
2,955
# Students in 11th Grade:
294
2,757
# Students in 12th Grade:
258
2,824
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,357
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,249 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,580 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,249
$18,370
Spending / Student
$11,580
$17,559
Best River Rouge School District Of The City Of Public Preschools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
River Rouge Stem Academy At Dunn
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
163 Burke St
River Rouge, MI 48218
(313) 297-9663
River Rouge, MI 48218
(313) 297-9663
Grades: PK-8
| 322 students
Rank: #22.
Ann Visger K5 Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11121 W Jefferson Ave
River Rouge, MI 48218
(313) 297-9648
River Rouge, MI 48218
(313) 297-9648
Grades: PK-5
| 621 students
Recent Articles
How Schools are Cutting More Costs in 2011
Budget cuts continue to cripple school districts across the country, forcing some schools to make major cuts creatively. Learn about the current situation and how some public schools are coping with the budget shortfalls.
Vouchers for Special Education: Are They a Good Idea?
The article examines the pros and cons of using school vouchers for special education students. It discusses how vouchers can provide more educational options for families but also raises concerns about accountability, funding for public schools, and the implementation of special education laws in private school settings.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
