Summary:
Romeo Community Schools is served by a single middle school, Romeo Middle School, which enrolls 1,196 students in grades 6-8 in Bruce Township, MI. This is a high-performing school overall, earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the 82nd percentile statewide, though it has slipped slightly from the 86th percentile a year earlier.
Academically, Romeo Middle School beats the Michigan state average in nearly every subject and grade. The standout results are in 8th grade Social Studies (67.1% proficient vs. 50.3% statewide) and 8th grade PSAT English Language Arts (82.7% vs. 64.8% statewide), showing strong preparation for high school. Math is a particular strength—7th graders score 50.7% proficient versus 33.3% statewide, a 17.4-point gap, while the ELA advantage is smaller (44.9% vs. 38.4%). However, there is a concerning year-over-year decline from 2024-2025 to 2025-2026 across most subjects; for example, 6th grade math dropped from 47.4% to 39.1%, and 8th grade science fell from 54.1% to 47.4%. This may reflect cohort differences or a need for instructional review.
One notable issue is chronic absenteeism, which sits at 24.8%—well above the district average of 18.9% and close to the state’s 27.9%. Despite this, the school still achieves above-average scores, suggesting that regularly attending students perform at a very high level, but the school could improve further by addressing attendance. With only 21.4% of students eligible for free/reduced lunch, the school serves a relatively affluent population. Per-student spending is $12,760, and the student-teacher ratio is 18.8. For parents, this is a strong, well-rounded school with excellent math and college-readiness outcomes, but the recent proficiency declines and absenteeism are worth monitoring.
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