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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 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,258 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 13% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
8 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
2,258 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
127 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Romulus Community Schools School District, 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 75-79% has increased from 54% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#718 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
38%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.55
# American Indian Students
8 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
10 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
126 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
9%
# Black Students
1,561 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
69%
18%
# White Students
425 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
19%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
128 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
168
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
179
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
181
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
179
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
155
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
176
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
182
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
157
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
161
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
170
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
175
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
157
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
218
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,999 is higher than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,137 is higher than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$47 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$50 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,999
$18,370
Spending / Student
$22,137
$17,559
Best Romulus Community Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Barth Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
38207 Barth St
Romulus, MI 48174
(734) 532-1250
Romulus, MI 48174
(734) 532-1250
Grades: PK-6
| 251 students
Rank: #22.
Hale Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
16200 Harrison
Romulus, MI 48174
(734) 532-1353
Romulus, MI 48174
(734) 532-1353
Grades: K-5
| 215 students
Rank: #33.
Romulus Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
32200 Beverly Rd
Romulus, MI 48174
(734) 532-1453
Romulus, MI 48174
(734) 532-1453
Grades: K-5
| 294 students
Rank: #44.
Romulus Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9650 Wayne Rd
Romulus, MI 48174
(734) 532-1000
Romulus, MI 48174
(734) 532-1000
Grades: 9-12
| 643 students
Rank: #55.
Wick Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
36900 Wick Rd
Romulus, MI 48174
(734) 532-1503
Romulus, MI 48174
(734) 532-1503
Grades: K-5
| 257 students
Rank: #66.
Romulus Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
37300 Wick Rd
Romulus, MI 48174
(734) 532-1703
Romulus, MI 48174
(734) 532-1703
Grades: 6-8
| 461 students
Rank: #77.
Romulus Virtual Learning Center
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9650 Wayne Rd
Romulus, MI 48174
(734) 632-1610
Romulus, MI 48174
(734) 632-1610
Grades: K-12
| 137 students
Rank: n/an/a
Romulus Adult Education
Magnet School
9650 Wayne Rd
Romulus, MI 48174
(734) 532-1407
Romulus, MI 48174
(734) 532-1407
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Romulus Community Schools School District?
Romulus Community Schools School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,258 students.
What is the rank of Romulus Community Schools School District?
Romulus Community Schools School District is ranked #721 out of 860 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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 Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Romulus Community Schools School District?
Romulus Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, 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 $22,137 is higher than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
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