Enrollment
66
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Warren, MI
Rockwell Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Rockwell Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 268072000615
👥 S:T ratio 76
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rockwell Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 6
- middle schools in Warren · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 6:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 76.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Rockwell Middle School has class sizes smaller than 96% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rockwell Middle School ranks #1 of 6 middle schools in Warren, MI.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-66% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rockwell Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rockwell Middle School
Rockwell Middle School is a high-poverty, small middle school in Warren, Michigan, enrolling 66 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 6:1, Rockwell Middle School is leaner than roughly 96% of Michigan schools and 66% under the state's 17.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 76.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 66 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 104 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #43.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and African American (20%) (diversity index 45/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 69.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 20 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 66 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Warren's middle schools, it stands alongside Middle School Mathematics Science Technology Center (61 students): Rockwell Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (6:1 vs 4.7:1).
Macomb Isd also operates Bozymowski Center (317 students) and Glen H Peters School (204 students) alongside Rockwell Middle School.
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 Rockwell Middle School compares
Rockwell Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6:1 | ▼ 66% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.1% | ▲ 40% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 66 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
66
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
76.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
6:1
students per teacher
- 66% below state mean
Top 4% in Michigan - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
69.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.3 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
White 71.2%
African American 19.7%
Two or More 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Largest group: White at 71.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.0, Rockwell Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
How Rockwell Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bozymowski Center | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glen H Peters School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Keith Bovenschen School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lutz School for Work Experience | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Neil E Reid High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rockwell Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 4.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 204
- Students per teacher
- 6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 190
- Students per teacher
- 6.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 134
- Students per teacher
- 5.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 81
- Students per teacher
- 5.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar middle schools in Warren
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~66 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Rockwell Middle School
How many students attend Rockwell Middle School?
Rockwell Middle School has 66 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Warren, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rockwell Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rockwell Middle School is 6:1, which is 66% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 62% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rockwell Middle School?
76.1% of students at Rockwell Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rockwell Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Rockwell Middle School is White at 71.2% of enrollment, in Warren, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rockwell Middle School?
Rockwell Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rockwell Middle School rank among middle schools in Warren?
By Resource Investment Index, Rockwell Middle School ranks #1 of 6 middle schools in Warren, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Warren on the city page.
Is Rockwell Middle School a good school?
Rockwell Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% 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 Macomb Isd?
Besides Rockwell Middle School, Macomb Isd also operates Bozymowski Center (317 students), Glen H Peters School (204 students), and Keith Bovenschen School (190 students). See the Macomb Isd district page for the complete list.
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