River Rouge Stem Academy at Dunn

Summary:

River Rouge Stem Academy at Dunn is an elementary school serving grades PK-8 in the River Rouge School District of River Rouge, Michigan, with a student population of 322 as of the 2022-2023 school year.

Despite the school's focus on STEM education, River Rouge Stem Academy at Dunn consistently ranks in the bottom 10-15% of Michigan elementary schools, with significantly lower proficiency rates on state assessments compared to state and district averages. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 7.32% to 20% in English Language Arts and 8.16% to 16.67% in Math, while nearby Ann Visger K5 Preparatory Academy had proficiency rates ranging from 8.3% to 15.4% in ELA and 9.9% to 14.3% in Math. The school's chronic absenteeism rate has also more than doubled, reaching 55.7% in 2022-2023, which is much higher than the state average of around 20% and the rates of nearby schools like Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary (54.6%) and Raupp School (57.4%).

The school serves a predominantly African American student population (86.65%) from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 83.85% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023. This is higher than the nearby schools, such as Ann Visger K5 Preparatory Academy (92.59%) and Raupp School (97.95%). Despite the increase in per-student spending, from $11,810 in 2019-2020 to $17,353 in 2022-2023, the school's student-teacher ratio has remained relatively high, suggesting that the additional resources may not be effectively allocated to support student learning and engagement.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 163 Burke St
       River Rouge, MI  48218-1401


(313) 297-9663

District: River Rouge School District of the City of

SchoolDigger Rank:
1356th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,353 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.9 Help
Number of students:  322

Racial breakdown:

African American:
86.6%
Hispanic:
5.9%
Two or more races:
4.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  83.9% Help


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Compare Details River Rouge Stem Academy at Dunn ranks worse than 91.3% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.35. (See more...)
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Compare Details River Rouge Stem Academy at Dunn ranks worse than 90.7% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.22. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (86.6%), Hispanic (5.9%), two or more races (4.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 83.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at River Rouge Stem Academy at Dunn is 16.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at River Rouge Stem Academy at Dunn is $17,353.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

River Rouge Stem Academy at Dunn:

SchoolDigger ranks River Rouge Stem Academy at Dunn 1356th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See River Rouge Stem Academy at Dunn in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks River Rouge Stem Academy at Dunn 814th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See River Rouge Stem Academy at Dunn in the ranking list.)

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River Rouge School District of the City of:

SchoolDigger ranks River Rouge School District of the City of 601st of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for River Rouge Stem Academy at Dunn

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Rank History for all elementary school students at River Rouge Stem Academy at Dunn

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 26.24 1075th 1466 26.7%
2018 11.84 1329th 1448 8.2%
2019 10.95 1269th 1408 9.9%
2023 10.66 1304th 1470 11.3%
2024 9.35 1356th 1486 8.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at River Rouge Stem Academy at Dunn

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.81 1232nd 1397 11.8%
2023 16.01 1161st 1350 14.0%
2024 14.79 1234th 1381 10.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at River Rouge Stem Academy at Dunn

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.08 1221st 1443 15.4%
2023 13.15 1176th 1321 11.0%
2024 6.07 1308th 1342 2.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at River Rouge Stem Academy at Dunn

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.67 1342nd 1446 7.2%
2023 22.92 1023rd 1334 23.3%
2024 23.13 1036th 1347 23.1%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at River Rouge Stem Academy at Dunn

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.82 298th 475 37.3%
2019 32.51 139th 212 34.4%
2023 33.45 198th 321 38.3%
2024 24.50 274th 348 21.3%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for River Rouge Stem Academy at Dunn

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Rank History for all middle school students at River Rouge Stem Academy at Dunn

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 24.39 623rd 821 24.1%
2018 18.68 710th 838 15.3%
2019 18.71 660th 792 16.7%
2022 9.88 721st 776 7.1%
2023 14.55 751st 883 14.9%
2024 11.22 814th 897 9.3%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at River Rouge Stem Academy at Dunn

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.27 654th 815 19.8%
2019 38.43 428th 672 36.3%
2022 13.37 640th 691 7.4%
2023 16.42 716th 825 13.2%
2024 14.88 751st 836 10.2%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at River Rouge Stem Academy at Dunn

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.13 675th 794 15.0%
2019 21.83 536th 658 18.5%
2023 12.72 691st 770 10.3%
2024 11.20 713th 771 7.5%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at River Rouge Stem Academy at Dunn

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.39 633rd 797 20.6%
2022 17.84 564th 658 14.3%
2023 17.57 651st 776 16.1%
2024 11.38 718th 786 8.7%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at River Rouge Stem Academy at Dunn

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.93 185th 366 49.5%
2019 42.29 108th 196 44.9%
2022 30.51 127th 182 30.2%
2023 32.15 205th 310 33.9%
2024 28.79 212th 300 29.3%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for River Rouge Stem Academy at Dunn

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2016 10 135 0 3 1 0 10 0 159
2017 14 190 0 5 1 0 9 0 219
2018 14 220 0 7 0 0 13 0 254
2019 18 246 0 15 0 0 18 0 297
2020 17 262 0 12 0 0 22 0 313
2021 15 266 0 10 0 0 24 0 315
2022 7 287 0 9 0 0 18 0 321
2023 10 279 0 19 0 0 14 0 322

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at River Rouge Stem Academy at Dunn

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 159 8.0 19.8 89.9
2017 219 10.0 21.9 64.8
2018 254 9.0 28.2 79.9
2019 297 12.0 24.7 78.5
2020 313 14.0 22.3 81.5
2021 315 15.5 20.3 81.9
2022 321 17.5 18.3 86.3
2023 322 19.0 16.9 83.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio River Rouge Stem Academy at Dunn

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 159 8.0 19.8 89.9
2017 219 10.0 21.9 64.8
2018 254 9.0 28.2 79.9
2019 297 12.0 24.7 78.5
2020 313 14.0 22.3 81.5
2021 315 15.5 20.3 81.9
2022 321 17.5 18.3 86.3
2023 322 19.0 16.9 83.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for River Rouge Stem Academy at Dunn

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,277 (11.1%) $10,221 (88.9%) $11,498
2020 $1,049 (8.9%) $10,762 (91.1%) $11,810
2021 $1,908 (15.2%) $10,606 (84.8%) $12,514
2022 $2,126 (15.0%) $12,029 (85.0%) $14,156
2023 $2,851 (16.4%) $14,502 (83.6%) $17,353

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on River Rouge Stem Academy at Dunn

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1269th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 1304th of 1470 Elementary schools
 1.4%
Ranks 660th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 751st of 883 Middle schools
 1.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (River Rouge Stem Academy at Dunn)12.115.4
 3.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (River Rouge School District of the City of)22.919.8
 3.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (River Rouge Stem Academy at Dunn)22.213
 9.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (River Rouge School District of the City of)14.87.1
 7.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
8th Grade Social Studies (River Rouge Stem Academy at Dunn)17.68.2
 9.4%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (River Rouge Stem Academy at Dunn)47.138.8
 8.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (River Rouge School District of the City of)23.322.7
 0.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (River Rouge Stem Academy at Dunn)23.516.3
 7.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (River Rouge School District of the City of)9.86.4
 3.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)41.436.3
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students297322
 8.4%
African American246279
 13.4%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic1519
 26.7%
Pacific Islander00
White1810
 44.4%
Two or More Races1814
 22.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients78.5%83.9%
 5.4%


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River Rouge Stem Academy at Dunn ranks in the bottom 8.7% of Michigan elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 322 students attended River Rouge Stem Academy at Dunn.

Students at River Rouge Stem Academy at Dunn are 87% African American, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% White.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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