Enrollment
1,058
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Royal Oak, MI
Royal Oak Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Royal Oak Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 263030002069
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Royal Oak Middle School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #8 of 9
- public schools in Royal Oak · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.5:1
- students per teacher
- 24.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Royal Oak Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Royal Oak Middle School ranks #8 of 9 public schools in Royal Oak, MI.
School address
District: Royal Oak Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263030002069 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
64.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Royal Oak Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Royal Oak Middle School
Royal Oak Middle School is a large middle school in Royal Oak, Michigan, enrolling 1,058 students.
At 16.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 24.6% free-meal eligibility runs 55% below the Michigan average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,058 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 218 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #122.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and African American (11%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 353 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Royal Oak Schools also operates Royal Oak High School (1,293 students) and Keller Elementary (470 students) alongside Royal Oak 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 Royal Oak Middle School compares
Royal Oak 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 | 16.5:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.6% | ▼ 55% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,058 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,058
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 48% in Michigan - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.4%
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.
Funding equity
$15,341
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 353 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 118 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 72.7%
African American 11.1%
Two or More 8.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 72.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.8, Royal Oak Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Royal Oak Schools, which includes Royal Oak Middle School.
$15,341
Per student
+14%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.0%
State 41.4%
Federal 8.6%
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 Royal Oak Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Oak High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Keller Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northwood Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Addams Elementary and Ecc | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak Ridge Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Royal Oak Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,293
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~1,058 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Royal Oak Middle School
How many students attend Royal Oak Middle School?
Royal Oak Middle School has 1,058 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Royal Oak, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Royal Oak Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Royal Oak Middle School is 16.5:1, which is 6% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 5% higher 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 Royal Oak Middle School?
24.6% of students at Royal Oak Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Royal Oak Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Royal Oak Middle School is White at 72.7% of enrollment, in Royal Oak, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Royal Oak Middle School?
Royal Oak Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Royal Oak Middle School rank among public schools in Royal Oak?
By Resource Investment Index, Royal Oak Middle School ranks #8 of 9 public schools in Royal Oak, 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 Royal Oak on the city page.
Is Royal Oak Middle School a good school?
Royal Oak Middle School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan. 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 Royal Oak Schools?
Besides Royal Oak Middle School, Royal Oak Schools also operates Royal Oak High School (1,293 students), Keller Elementary (470 students), and Northwood Elementary School (446 students). See the Royal Oak Schools district page for the complete list.
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