For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,572 students in 48223, MI.
The top ranked public middle schools in 48223, MI are Detroit Community Schools Elementary School, Gompers Elementarymiddle School and Detroit Leadership Academy K8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 48223 have an average math proficiency score of 2% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 7% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 48223, MI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 48223, MI Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Detroit Community Schools Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12675 Burt Rd
Detroit, MI 48223
(313) 537-3570
Detroit, MI 48223
(313) 537-3570
Grades: PK-8
| 298 students
Rank: #22.
Gompers Elementarymiddle School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14450 Burt Rd
Detroit, MI 48223
(313) 494-7495
Detroit, MI 48223
(313) 494-7495
Grades: PK-8
| 807 students
Rank: #33.
Detroit Leadership Academy K8
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13550 Virgil St
Detroit, MI 48223
(313) 242-1500
Detroit, MI 48223
(313) 242-1500
Grades: PK-8
| 467 students
48223, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
20710 Pilgrim St
Detroit, MI 48223
(313) 494-7487
Detroit, MI 48223
(313) 494-7487
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Far West Alternative Education (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
15320 Lamphere Avenue
Detroit, MI 48223
(313) 494-7721
Detroit, MI 48223
(313) 494-7721
Grades: 3-9
| 104 students
23901 Fenkell St
Detroit, MI 48223
(313) 852-8557
Detroit, MI 48223
(313) 852-8557
Grades: PK
| n/a students
14450 Burt Rd
Detroit, MI 48223
(313) 494-7606
Detroit, MI 48223
(313) 494-7606
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
12901 Beaverland Street
Detroit, MI 48223
(313) 494-7492
Detroit, MI 48223
(313) 494-7492
Grades: K-5
| 173 students
14825 Lamphere Street
Detroit, MI 48223
(313) 494-7484
Detroit, MI 48223
(313) 494-7484
Grades: K-6
| 346 students
23901 Fenkell St
Detroit, MI 48223
(313) 494-7585
Detroit, MI 48223
(313) 494-7585
Grades: PK-8
| 157 students
14200 Westwood St
Detroit, MI 48223
(313) 852-0710
Detroit, MI 48223
(313) 852-0710
Grades: K-8
| 452 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 48223, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in 48223, MI include Detroit Community Schools Elementary School, Gompers Elementarymiddle School and Detroit Leadership Academy K8.
How many public middle schools are located in 48223?
3 public middle schools are located in 48223.
What is the racial composition of students in 48223?
48223 public middle schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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