River Rouge School District of the City of
School District · River Rouge, Michigan
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
3,060
Student-Teacher Ratio
25.5:1
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
3,060
Student-Teacher Ratio
25.5:1
Evaluating River Rouge School District of the City of?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge River Rouge School District of the City of as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
River Rouge Stem Academy at Dunn
River Rouge · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
River Rouge High School
River Rouge · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy
River Rouge · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#437 of 533
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.0
below Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,716
+$2,133 vs Michigan median
District size
3,060 students
Much larger than Michigan median
The short answer
River Rouge School District of the City of ranks #437 of 533 Michigan districts by overall school rating. River Rouge School District of the City of's schools with real test data average 5.2/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are River Rouge Stem Academy at Dunn (6.1/10), River Rouge High School (5.9/10), and River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy (5.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in River Rouge School District of the City of
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | River Rouge Stem Academy at Dunn | 6.1 / 10 |
| 2 | River Rouge High School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 3 | River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy | 5.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Ann Visger K5 Preparatory Academy | 4.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Cb Sabbath 68 Preparatory Academy | 3.8 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About River Rouge School District of the City of
River Rouge School District of the City of is a River Rouge, Michigan school district serving 5 schools.The district educates 3,060 students with a student-teacher ratio of 25.5:1. District-level spending was $16,716 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.2/10, River Rouge School District of the City of demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is River Rouge Stem Academy at Dunn, which has a composite score of 6.1/10.
In standardized testing, River Rouge School District of the City of students show an average math proficiency of 9.9% and ELA proficiency of 18.4%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in River Rouge School District of the City of, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in River Rouge School District of the City of with test data.
Schools in River Rouge School District of the City of
5 schoolsElementary Schools2
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- River Rouge
- Total Enrollment
- 3,060
- Teachers (FTE)
- 120
- District spending per student
- $16,716NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 46.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in River Rouge School District of the City of?
River Rouge School District of the City of has 5 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for River Rouge School District of the City of?
The average composite rating for River Rouge School District of the City of is 5.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in River Rouge School District of the City of?
River Rouge School District of the City of's district-level spending was $16,716 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in River Rouge School District of the City of?
The average student-teacher ratio in River Rouge School District of the City of is 25.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in River Rouge School District of the City of?
River Rouge Stem Academy at Dunn is the highest-rated school in River Rouge School District of the City of with a composite score of 6.1/10.
What are the test scores in River Rouge School District of the City of?
Across schools in River Rouge School District of the City of with test data, the average math proficiency is 9.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 18.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does River Rouge School District of the City of compare to other districts in Michigan?
River Rouge School District of the City of has an average school rating of 5.2/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Michigan by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 9.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 18.4%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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