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 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,060 students in River Rouge School District Of The City Of. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in River Rouge School District Of The City Of have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,508 Schools
# Students
3,060 Students
1,376,286 Students
# Teachers
119 Teachers
82,375 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
26:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
River Rouge School District Of The City Of, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 846 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 59% has decreased from 78% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#792 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
38%
Graduation Rate
59%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
8%
9%
% Black
74%
18%
% White
14%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,474 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has declined by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,324 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has declined by 22% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,474
$18,510
Spending / Student
$9,324
$17,693
Best River Rouge School District Of The City Of Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
River Rouge Stem Academy At Dunn
(Math: 10% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
163 Burke St
River Rouge, MI 48218
(313) 297-9663
River Rouge, MI 48218
(313) 297-9663
Gr: PK-8 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Ann Visger K5 Preparatory Academy
(Math: 9% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1460 Coolidge Hwy
River Rouge, MI 48218
(800) 297-2119
River Rouge, MI 48218
(800) 297-2119
Gr: K-12 | 838 students Student-teacher ratio: 838:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
Cb Sabbath 68 Preparatory Academy
(Math: 2% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
340 Frazier St
River Rouge, MI 48218
(313) 297-9654
River Rouge, MI 48218
(313) 297-9654
Gr: 6-8 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
River Rouge High School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1460 Coolidge Hwy
River Rouge, MI 48218
(313) 297-9600
River Rouge, MI 48218
(313) 297-9600
Gr: 9-12 | 961 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to River Rouge School District Of The City Of?
River Rouge School District Of The City Of manages 5 public schools serving 3,060 students.
What is the rank of River Rouge School District Of The City Of?
River Rouge School District Of The City Of is ranked #800 out of 846 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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 River Rouge School District Of The City Of?
74% of River Rouge School District Of The City Of students are Black, 14% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of River Rouge School District Of The City Of?
River Rouge School District Of The City Of has a student/teacher ratio of 26:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is River Rouge School District Of The City Of's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,324 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has declined by 22% over four school years.
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