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Schools in Washington Township · Romeo Community Schools

Washington Township’s public schools outscore 87% of Michigan districts

48% of students in Washington Township’s public schools are proficient in math, above the Michigan average (34%). The grade covers the public school district serving Washington Township, 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.

#113of 699 Michigan townsK–12Where will my kid go?

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.

Reading proficiency
56%
▲ 11 pts vs MI 45%
2021–22
Math proficiency
48%
▲ 14 pts vs MI 34%
2021–22
Graduate on time
96%
▲ 14 pts vs MI 82%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$14.5K
▼ 12% vs MI $16.5K
FY2024
Students per teacher
16.8
MI 16.5
Schools in town
5
4,338 students on the public path
In brief

Washington Township’s schools, in brief

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 ↓

Three 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 ↓

Choice beyond the district

Cross of Glory Lutheran School (private) is in town. Every school ↓

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.

The School Grade

What’s behind Washington Township’s grade

A Test scoresA Graduation

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.

Michigan school districts we grade (815)Better than 87%
Lower resultsHigher results
Michigan towns with similar household incomes (711)Better than 84%
Towns in Macomb County (11)Better than 82%
A firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 2,666 test results and a graduating class of 438 wouldn’t change the letter. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Washington Township’s students in the tested grades sat them (2,666 in math, 2,667 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Washington Township, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
K–53 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressC+ to A−
6–8Romeo Middle Schoolin Bruce TwpB+
9–12Romeo High SchoolRomeo Community SchoolsA−

Washington Township’s public schools are run by Romeo Community Schools, which also serves Bruce, Ray and Romeo. Parts of Washington Township (11% and 4% of its land) are served by Rochester and Utica instead. 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.

Romeo Community SchoolsGrades K–12 · 7 schools · 5,293 students, up 9% since 2020–21 · 16.8 per teacher (MI 16.5)
$14,503MI $16,528 · FY2024
A
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading56%
State average 45.4% · 2667 students tested
Math48%
State average 33.6% · 2666 students tested

Washington Township vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Michigan towns that share Washington Township’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
Washington TownshipARomeo
OaklandA+Rochester PK–12 · Lake Orion PK–12
RayAArmada Area Schools PK–12 · Romeo K–12 · New Haven K–12
BruceAAlmont PK–12 · Romeo K–12
ShelbyA−Utica

2 of the 4 neighbors share Romeo with Washington Township, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.

Every school in Washington Township

6 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).

District schools in Washington Townshipby address
Indian Hills Elementary School
Elementary · Grades K–5 · Washington
A−
456 students17:1Rate it →
Hevel Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–5 · Washington
B+
441 students14:1Rate it →
Washington Elementary School
Elementary · Grades K–5 · Washington
C+
428 students16:1Rate it →
Romeo High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Washington
A−
1,817 students17:1Rate it →
Also serving Washington Townshipin other towns
Romeo Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Bruce Twp
B+
1,196 students19:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Cross of Glory Lutheran School
Elementary · Grades PK–8
Private · Religious
95 students24:1Rate it →

Questions about Washington Township’s schools

Are Washington Township’s schools good?

By Michigan’s own tests, yes: the public schools Washington Township 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 84%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Washington Township in?

Romeo Community Schools, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 5,293 students in 7 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Washington Township are served by Rochester and Utica.

Where do Washington Township kids go to high school?

Romeo High School in Washington, with 1,817 students; its own test results earn an A−.

What is Washington Township’s graduation rate?

96% of the class of 2023 in Romeo Community Schools graduated in four years, against 82% across Michigan.

How much does Washington Township spend per student?

$14,503 in Romeo Community Schools (FY2024), against $16,528 across Michigan. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Washington Township?

Yes: Cross of Glory Lutheran School (religious, grades PK–8, 95 students).

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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.