For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 613 students in Birmingham, MI. The top ranked public middle school in Birmingham, MI is Derby Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Birmingham, MI public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Birmingham have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Birmingham, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Derby Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1300 Derby Rd
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 203-5003
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 203-5003
Gr: 6-8 | 613 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Birmingham, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Midvale Early Childhood Center (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
2121 Midvale St
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 203-5803
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 203-5803
Gr: PK
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Birmingham, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in Birmingham, MI include Derby Middle School. Birmingham has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Michigan.
How many public middle schools are located in Birmingham?
1 public middle schools are located in Birmingham.
What is the racial composition of students in Birmingham?
Birmingham public middle schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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