Romeo’s public schools outscore 87% of Michigan districts
On the state math tests, 48% of Romeo’s students scored proficient, above the Michigan average (34%). The grade covers the public school district serving Romeo, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Michigan, not nationally.
From Michigan state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Romeo’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 1189 Michigan towns with household incomes within a quarter of Romeo’s, its schools beat 94%, higher than their 87% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 56% and math 48% in spring 2022, against 45% and 34% statewide; 96% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 82%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $14,503 per student, against $16,528 across Michigan (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Five elementary schools, then one middle and one high school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Romeo Middle School, then Romeo High School. Enrollment is up 9% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Romeo’s grade
A: better than 87% of Michigan school districts, #113 of 699 Michigan towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Michigan average; graduation is the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Romeo, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Romeo
Romeo Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 1,196 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Bruce Twp
7th grade in Romeo
Romeo Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 1,196 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Bruce Twp
8th grade in Romeo
Romeo Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 1,196 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Bruce Twp
9th grade in Romeo
Romeo High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,817 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Washington
10th grade in Romeo
Romeo High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,817 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Washington
Romeo’s public schools are run by Romeo Community Schools, which also serves Bruce, Ray and Washington. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Romeo vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Michigan towns that share Romeo’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Romeo | A | Romeo |
Every school in Romeo
7 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Michigan’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Romeo’s schools
Are Romeo’s schools good?
By Michigan’s own tests, yes: the public schools Romeo children attend outscore 87% of Michigan’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade, #113 of 699 Michigan towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 94%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Romeo in?
Romeo Community Schools, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 5,293 students in 7 schools (2024–25).
Where do Romeo kids go to high school?
Romeo High School in Washington, with 1,817 students; its own test results earn an A−.
What is Romeo’s graduation rate?
96% of the class of 2023 in Romeo Community Schools graduated in four years, against 82% across Michigan.
How much does Romeo spend per student?
$14,503 in Romeo Community Schools (FY2024), against $16,528 across Michigan. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Romeo families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Romeo → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Michigan. Stars are from neighbors.