For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,121 students in 48215, MI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 48215, MI are Capstonewayne Co Juvenile Detention Fac, Detroit Merit Charter Academy and Carstens Elementarymiddle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 48215 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 48215, MI have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 48215, MI Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Capstonewayne Co Juvenile Detention Fac
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3501 Hamtramck Dr
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 831-3510
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 831-3510
Gr: 4-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Detroit Merit Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1091 Alter Rd
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 331-3328
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 331-3328
Gr: K-8 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #33.
Carstens Elementarymiddle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13000 Essex Ave
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 866-5500
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 866-5500
Gr: PK-8 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: n/an/a
Capstone Academy Charter Schoolriverbend
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
13330 E Jefferson Ave
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 831-3510
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 831-3510
Gr: 4-12 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 48215, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 48215, MI include Capstonewayne Co Juvenile Detention Fac, Detroit Merit Charter Academy and Carstens Elementarymiddle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 48215?
4 public middle schools are located in 48215.
What is the racial composition of students in 48215?
48215 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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