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#1630 of 3,192 schools in MI
Royal Oak Middle School
Middle School · Royal Oak Schools · Royal Oak, MI
A middle school in Royal Oak, MI where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
709 NORTH WASHINGTON AVE, Royal Oak, MI 48067
- Math 40% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 53% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Royal Oak Middle School score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 47% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (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
28.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Royal Oak Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 85Very Walkable
- Bike 65Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated927/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Royal Oak), 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
$107,355
Median home value
$309,200
Median rent
$1,435/mo
College educated
67.1%
Homeownership
67.5%
Poverty rate
5.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48067; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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.
Royal Oak Schools
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #9 of 9
- District spending per student
- $17,045NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Royal Oak Middle School is listed in Royal Oak Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Royal Oak Middle School
Royal Oak Middle School is a public middle school in Royal Oak, MI, part of Royal Oak Schools, serving approximately 1,097 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,630 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Royal Oak Middle School
What grades does Royal Oak Middle School serve?
Royal Oak Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Royal Oak Middle School?
Royal Oak Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 1,097 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Royal Oak Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Royal Oak Middle School is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Royal Oak Middle School rank in MI?
Royal Oak Middle School ranks #1,630 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Royal Oak Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Royal Oak Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Royal Oak Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Royal Oak Middle School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Royal Oak Middle School a charter school?
No, Royal Oak Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Royal Oak Middle School a Title I school?
No, Royal Oak Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Royal Oak Middle School?
28.7% of students at Royal Oak Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,097
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 64
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Oakland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.7%
- Phone
- (248) 435-8400
- Area population (ZIP 48067)
- 24,496
- Area average commute
- 25.5 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
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 48067; 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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