For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 800 students in Inkster, MI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Inkster, MI are Westwood North Academy, Burger Development Center and Tomlinson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Inkster, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Inkster have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Inkster, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westwood North Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
25824 Michigan Ave
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 565-0400
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 565-0400
Gr: 7-12 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Burger Development Center
Special Education School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
28865 Carlysle St
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 729-1830
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 729-1830
Gr: K-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Tomlinson Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
25912 Annapolis St
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 565-3391
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 565-3391
Gr: 6-8 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
Inkster Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
27355 Woodsfield St
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 278-3825
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 278-3825
Gr: K-8 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
American International Academy High Schoolmiddle Schooll
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
28955 Rosewood St
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 713-5525
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 713-5525
Gr: 7-12 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Inkster, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Inkster, MI include Westwood North Academy, Burger Development Center and Tomlinson Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Inkster?
5 public middle schools are located in Inkster.
What is the racial composition of students in Inkster?
Inkster public middle schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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