For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,531 students in 48216, MI.
The top ranked public middle schools in 48216, MI are Escuela Avancemos, Munger Elementarymiddle School and Detroit Public Safety Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 48216 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 48216, MI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 48216, MI Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Escuela Avancemos
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2635 Howard St
Detroit, MI 48216
(313) 596-0079
Detroit, MI 48216
(313) 596-0079
Grades: K-8
| 422 students
Rank: #22.
Munger Elementarymiddle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5525 Martin St
Detroit, MI 48216
(313) 873-0655
Detroit, MI 48216
(313) 873-0655
Grades: PK-8
| 933 students
Rank: #33.
Detroit Public Safety Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1250 Rosa Parks Blvd
Detroit, MI 48216
(313) 965-6916
Detroit, MI 48216
(313) 965-6916
Grades: 6-12
| 176 students
48216, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2635 Howard St
Detroit, MI 48216
(313) 963-7757
Detroit, MI 48216
(313) 963-7757
Grades: 9-12
| 63 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 48216, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in 48216, MI include Escuela Avancemos, Munger Elementarymiddle School and Detroit Public Safety Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 48216?
3 public middle schools are located in 48216.
What is the racial composition of students in 48216?
48216 public middle schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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