Very Good
#937 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 29% in state
River Oaks Elementary School
Elementary School · Dearborn City School District · Dearborn Heights, MI
A Dearborn City School District elementary school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
20755 ANN ARBOR TRL, Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
- Math 37% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 45% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at River Oaks Elementary School score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 41 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 41% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
90.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where River Oaks Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,707/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dearborn Heights), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,084
Median home value
$217,000
Median rent
$1,231/mo
College educated
28.8%
Homeownership
72.8%
Poverty rate
19.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48127; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Meadows AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 86 | Compare → |
| Tawheed Center of Detroit SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 198 | Compare → |
| Muslim American Youth AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 226 | Compare → |
| The Dearborn AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 528 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Dearborn City School District
- Schools in district
- 37
- Rank in district
- #15 of 36
- District spending per student
- $18,437NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 36.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
River Oaks Elementary School is listed in Dearborn City School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About River Oaks Elementary School
River Oaks Elementary School is a public elementary school in Dearborn Heights, MI, part of Dearborn City School District, serving approximately 382 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #937 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about River Oaks Elementary School
What grades does River Oaks Elementary School serve?
River Oaks Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend River Oaks Elementary School?
River Oaks Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 382 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Oaks Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at River Oaks Elementary School is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does River Oaks Elementary School rank in MI?
River Oaks Elementary School ranks #937 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is River Oaks Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
River Oaks Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at River Oaks Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, River Oaks Elementary School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is River Oaks Elementary School a charter school?
No, River Oaks Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is River Oaks Elementary School a Title I school?
No, River Oaks Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for River Oaks Elementary School?
90.3% of students at River Oaks Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 382
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.2%
- Phone
- (313) 827-6750
- Area population (ZIP 48127)
- 39,943
- Area average commute
- 23.3 min
- Area median age
- 34.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48127; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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