For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 631 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 and Asian), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Birmingham, MI (2026)
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 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
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 and Asian), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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