- Enrollment
- 1,293
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
Royal Oak Middle School held near 1,097 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+37 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 64.4 → 64.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+37 students YoY 263030002069 · Royal Oak, MI Middle · MID · TRAD
1,058 enr · 16.5:1 · 24.6% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Royal Oak High School (1,293 students)
Royal Oak Middle School held near 1,097 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+37 headcount). Teacher FTE added 64.4 → 64.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Royal Oak Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Royal Oak High
Royal Oak High School
1,293 students
- This school
Royal Oak Middle School
1,058 students
- Keller Element 470
Keller Elementary
470 students
- Northwood Elem 446
Northwood Elementary School
446 students
- Addams Element 436
Addams Elementary and Ecc
436 students
- Oak Ridge Elem 404
Oak Ridge Elementary School
404 students
What this shows Royal Oak Middle School reports 1,058 students on the CCD universe file.
How Royal Oak Middle School compares
Royal Oak Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,586
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for Royal Oak Schools reports $16,586 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,058 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,060 (2022-23) → 1,097 (2023-24), nearly flat (+37).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.