For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 520 students in 48118, MI.
The top ranked public middle school in 48118, MI is Beach Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 48118 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 48118, MI have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 48118, MI Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Beach Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
445 Mayer Dr
Chelsea, MI 48118
(734) 433-2202
Chelsea, MI 48118
(734) 433-2202
Grades: 6-8
| 520 students
48118, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cassidy Lake Technical School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
18901 Waterloo Rd
Chelsea, MI 48118
(734) 433-2208
Chelsea, MI 48118
(734) 433-2208
Grades: 9-12
| 48 students
Chelseamanchester Adult Ed. (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
500 E. Washington Street
Chelsea, MI 48118
(734) 433-2208
Chelsea, MI 48118
(734) 433-2208
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
275 North Freer Rd
Chelsea, MI 48118
(734) 433-2204
Chelsea, MI 48118
(734) 433-2204
Grades: 3-4
| n/a students
Washington Street Education Center (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
500 Washington St
Chelsea, MI 48118
(734) 433-2208
Chelsea, MI 48118
(734) 433-2208
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 48118, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in 48118, MI include Beach Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 48118?
1 public middle schools are located in 48118.
What is the racial composition of students in 48118?
48118 public middle schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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