Middle Schools in River Rouge School District of the City of

The River Rouge School District of the City of River Rouge, Michigan, has only one middle school, CB Sabbath 68 Preparatory Academy, which serves students in grades 6-8. This school faces significant challenges, with consistently low academic performance and a student population that is predominantly African American and economically disadvantaged.

CB Sabbath 68 Preparatory Academy has ranked among the lowest-performing middle schools in Michigan, with only 4.23% of 6th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 37.5% statewide. The school's academic performance is significantly below the state and River Rouge School District averages across various standardized tests. Additionally, the school has a high rate of chronic absenteeism, at 82.7%, which likely contributes to the poor academic outcomes.

The data suggests that the challenges faced by CB Sabbath 68 Preparatory Academy are indicative of larger systemic issues within the education system, such as inadequate funding, resource allocation, and support for schools serving economically disadvantaged communities. The school's high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (93.36%) and the low rating of the River Rouge School District (0 out of 5 stars) highlight the need for targeted interventions and support to address the unique challenges faced by this school community.