Royal Oak Middle School is the only

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History

Royal Oak Middle School opened in 1985 on the site of the former Royal Oak High School, which opened in 1965. Originally, the middle school served students in sixth through eighth grades. In 2007, the mission of the school changed to serve only seventh- and eighth-grade students.

Special programs

* Advancement Via Individual Determination *

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* Gifted and Talented Education *

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Academy

Enrollment

Enrollment in the 2016–2017 school year is 712. The majority of students are

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References

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