Serving 353 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, River Rouge Stem Academy At Dunn ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 353 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
River Rouge Stem Academy At Dunn ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
River Rouge Stem Academy At Dunn's student population of 353 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 58% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
353 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
School Rankings
River Rouge Stem Academy At Dunn ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of River Rouge Stem Academy At Dunn is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2713 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
87%
18%
White
4%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is River Rouge Stem Academy At Dunn's ranking?
River Rouge Stem Academy At Dunn is ranked #2713 out of 3,025 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 35% MI state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend River Rouge Stem Academy At Dunn?
353 students attend River Rouge Stem Academy At Dunn.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of River Rouge Stem Academy At Dunn students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of River Rouge Stem Academy At Dunn?
River Rouge Stem Academy At Dunn has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does River Rouge Stem Academy At Dunn offer ?
River Rouge Stem Academy At Dunn offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is River Rouge Stem Academy At Dunn part of?
River Rouge Stem Academy At Dunn is part of River Rouge School District Of The City Of.
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