For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,528 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 22% (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 48% 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 Southgate, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Creative Montessori Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
15100 Northline Rd
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 284-5600
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 284-5600
Gr: PK-8 | 759 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Davidson Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
15800 Trenton Rd
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4628
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4628
Gr: 6-8 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
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
Gr: K-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
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 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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