For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 3,540 students in 48076, MI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 48076, MI are University Middle School Academy, Lighthouse Connections 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 13% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 48076, MI have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% 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 (2026)
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 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #22.
Lighthouse Connections Academy
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20750 Civic Center Dr, Ste 510
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 509-5858
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 509-5858
Gr: K-12 | 2,056 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
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 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 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 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 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 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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, Lighthouse Connections 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 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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