For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,508 students in Southgate, MI.
The top ranked public middle schools in Southgate, MI are Creative Montessori Academy and Davidson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Southgate, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Southgate have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Southgate, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Creative Montessori Academy
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15100 Northline Rd
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 284-5600
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 284-5600
Grades: PK-8
| 737 students
Rank: #22.
Davidson Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
15800 Trenton Rd
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4628
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4628
Grades: 6-8
| 657 students
Rank: n/an/a
Beacon Day Treatment Center
Special Education School
12601 Mccann St
Southgate, MI 48195
(313) 551-2790
Southgate, MI 48195
(313) 551-2790
Grades: K-12
| 114 students
Southgate, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
15500 Howard St
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4650
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4650
Grades: PK-5
| 283 students
12601 Mccann St
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4623
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4623
Grades: 6-7
| 685 students
18635 Bowie St
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 287-4724
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 287-4724
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Sp Ed - Transitions Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
14685 Northline Rd
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4619
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4619
Grades: 9-12
| 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Southgate, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in Southgate, MI include Creative Montessori Academy and Davidson Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Southgate?
3 public middle schools are located in Southgate.
What is the racial composition of students in Southgate?
Southgate public middle schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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