Roseville Community School DistrictThe Roseville Community School District, located in Roseville, MI, is surrounded by other urban communities that have a similar socio-economic makeup. Roseville consists of largely blue collar workers engaged in manufacturing, skilled and unskilled trades, and has a population of approximately 47,000 residents. The community has been experiencing a population decline in recent years as manufacturing jobs have been outsourced and the economy entered into a recession. The district consists of 1 high school, 2 middle schools, and seven elementary schools. In the past 12 years, the district has closed and consolidated 5 elementary schools, and eliminated an alternative high school program due to funding issues.. The free and reduced lunch population in the Roseville Community School District is 87%. The District is approximately 76% Caucasian, 22% African American, 2% of the student population is made up of a multitude of demographics including Hispanic, Native American, and those of Middle Eastern descent. The district has had both of its middle schools labelled as Priority Schools by the MDE, but they have since been released from that status based upon the improvements in student achievement. Currently, one elementary school is considered a priority school by the MDE, and two additional elementary schools have been labelled as Focus Schools.
Within this community, approximately 7% of the adults hold a bachelor’s degree or higher, with the majority having little education beyond a high school diploma. The most common form of post-high school educational experience within the community is a trade school or two year associate degree program at the local community college (US Census Bureau, 2010). Prior to the recession of 2007-08, the residents of Roseville have demonstrated a commitment to education within their city, as shown through two bond issues that have been passed in the last 20 years, the most recent being for approximately $98 million in district capital improvements and additions. |