For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,481 students in River Rouge, MI.
The top ranked public middle schools in River Rouge, MI are River Rouge Stem Academy At Dunn, River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy and Cb Sabbath 68 Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
River Rouge, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in River Rouge have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in River Rouge, MI (2025)
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.
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: #33.
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%
River Rouge, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
340 Frazier Street
River Rouge, MI 48218
(313) 297-9654
River Rouge, MI 48218
(313) 297-9654
Gr: 6-8 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
1460 West Coolidge Hwy
River Rouge, MI 48218
(313) 297-9600
River Rouge, MI 48218
(313) 297-9600
Gr: 9-10
550 Eaton
River Rouge, MI 48218
(313) 297-9600
River Rouge, MI 48218
(313) 297-9600
Gr: K
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in River Rouge, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in River Rouge, MI include River Rouge Stem Academy At Dunn, River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy and Cb Sabbath 68 Preparatory Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in River Rouge?
3 public middle schools are located in River Rouge.
What is the racial composition of students in River Rouge?
River Rouge public middle schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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