Royal Oak Middle School

709 N WASHINGTON AVE
ROYAL OAK, MI 48067

www.royaloakschools.org

1,060 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Royal Oak Middle School (ROMS), located at 709 North Washington Ave in Royal Oak, Michigan, serves as the primary middle school for the Royal Oak Schools district. The facility is designed to support students in grades 6 through 8, acting as a bridge between elementary education and the district’s high school. The school emphasizes a comprehensive academic curriculum while fostering a supportive environment that addresses the social and emotional development characteristic of the middle school years.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Royal Oak Middle School is known for its diverse range of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts programs, and various student-led clubs. The school community prides itself on promoting inclusivity and student engagement, often utilizing its central location in Royal Oak to foster connections between the student body and the broader local community. By focusing on both rigorous instruction and personal growth, the school aims to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond.

1,060

Total Students

64.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Royal Oak Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	744
Hispanic	65
Black	146
Asian	20
Two or More	78
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	3

White
744 (70.2 %)
Black
146 (13.8 %)
Two or More
78 (7.4 %)
Hispanic
65 (6.1 %)
Asian
20 (1.9 %)
American Indian
4 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Royal Oak Schools
Phone:	(248)435-8400
Website:	http://www.royaloakschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,060
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	64.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	221
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 341

Grade 7 358

Grade 8 361