Royal Oak Middle School in Royal Oak, Michigan on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Royal Oak Middle School is a suburban public school in Royal Oak, Michigan that is part of Royal Oak Public School District. It serves 1,058 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 18.9:1. Its teachers have had 12 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 6 - 8

1,058 Students

56 Teachers

709 N Washington Ave

Royal Oak, MI 48067 View local requests

http://www.royaloakschools.org

Evidence-based impact

Inspire teachers to stay in the classroom and boost student achievement.¹

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

Royal Oak Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Royal Oak Middle School Demographics

29%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

19%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Royal Oak Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 4, 2025

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