For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,587 students in 48076, MI.
The top ranked public middle schools in 48076, MI are University Middle School Academy, Macarthur K8 University Academy and Thompson K8 International Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 48076 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 48076, MI have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 48076, MI Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
University Middle School Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
19301 W 12 Mile Rd
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-4370
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-4370
Gr: 6-8 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Macarthur K8 University Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
19301 W 12 Mile Rd
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-8590
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-8590
Gr: K-8 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #33.
Thompson K8 International Academy
(Math: 12% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
16300 Lincoln Dr
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-7404
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-7404
Gr: K-8 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Alice M Birney K8 School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
27225 Evergreen Rd
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-8800
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-8800
Gr: PK-8 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Faxon Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
26275 Northwestern Hwy
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 301-9909
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 301-9909
Gr: K-8 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
48076, Michigan 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
27700 Southfield Rd
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 569-0089
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 569-0089
Gr: K-8 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
27225 Evergreen Rd
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-8800
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-8800
Gr: 6-8
Bussey Center For Early Child Education (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
19080 West 12 Mile Rd
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-7350
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-7350
Gr: K | 3 students
20900 Independence Dr
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-8855
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-8855
Gr: K-5
16500 Lincoln Dr
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-7440
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-7440
Gr: K-5
19080 W. 12 Mile Road
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-8590
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-8590
Gr: K-1 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
16300 Lincoln Dr
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-7400
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-7400
Gr: 6-8
19301 West 12 Mile Rd
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-7200
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-7200
Gr: 8-12 | 880 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 48076, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in 48076, MI include University Middle School Academy, Macarthur K8 University Academy and Thompson K8 International Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 48076?
5 public middle schools are located in 48076.
What is the racial composition of students in 48076?
48076 public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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