Enrollment
261
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · River Rouge, MI
Cb Sabbath 68 Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for Cb Sabbath 68 Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 262976008160
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cb Sabbath 68 Preparatory Academy earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in River Rouge · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 91.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Cb Sabbath 68 Preparatory Academy has class sizes larger than 81% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cb Sabbath 68 Preparatory Academy ranks #1 of 3 public schools in River Rouge, MI.
School address
District: River Rouge School District of the City of · Michigan
NCES ID 262976008160 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
91.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cb Sabbath 68 Preparatory Academy compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cb Sabbath 68 Preparatory Academy
Cb Sabbath 68 Preparatory Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in River Rouge, Michigan, enrolling 261 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 91.4% of students qualify for free meals, 68% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 261 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 281 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #140.
Its student body is predominantly African American (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 35/100).
Discipline events run high: 167 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 261 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
River Rouge School District of the City of also operates River Rouge High School (987 students) and River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy (841 students) alongside Cb Sabbath 68 Preparatory Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Cb Sabbath 68 Preparatory Academy compares
Cb Sabbath 68 Preparatory Academy on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.1:1 | ▲ 15% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.4% | ▲ 68% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 261 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
261
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
91.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 81% in Michigan - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$14,078
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 164 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 64.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 80.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
White 6.1%
Two or More 5.4%
Largest group: African American at 80.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.5, Cb Sabbath 68 Preparatory Academy is about as mixed as the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for River Rouge School District of the City of, which includes Cb Sabbath 68 Preparatory Academy.
$14,078
Per student
+4%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.7%
State 66.7%
Federal 11.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Cb Sabbath 68 Preparatory Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Rouge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Ann Visger K5 Preparatory Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| River Rouge Stem Academy at Dunn | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cb Sabbath 68 Preparatory Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 987
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 841
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~261 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Cb Sabbath 68 Preparatory Academy
How many students attend Cb Sabbath 68 Preparatory Academy?
Cb Sabbath 68 Preparatory Academy has 261 students enrolled. It is a middle school in River Rouge, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cb Sabbath 68 Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Cb Sabbath 68 Preparatory Academy is 20.1:1, which is 15% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cb Sabbath 68 Preparatory Academy?
91.4% of students at Cb Sabbath 68 Preparatory Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cb Sabbath 68 Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at Cb Sabbath 68 Preparatory Academy is African American at 80.1% of enrollment, in River Rouge, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cb Sabbath 68 Preparatory Academy?
Cb Sabbath 68 Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Cb Sabbath 68 Preparatory Academy rank among public schools in River Rouge?
By Resource Investment Index, Cb Sabbath 68 Preparatory Academy ranks #1 of 3 public schools in River Rouge, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in River Rouge on the city page.
Is Cb Sabbath 68 Preparatory Academy a good school?
Cb Sabbath 68 Preparatory Academy earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in River Rouge School District of the City of?
Besides Cb Sabbath 68 Preparatory Academy, River Rouge School District of the City of also operates River Rouge High School (987 students), River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy (841 students), and Ann Visger K5 Preparatory Academy (625 students). See the River Rouge School District of the City of district page for the complete list.
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