Birmingham Covington School vs. Derby Middle School
Should you attend Birmingham Covington School or Derby Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Birmingham Covington School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Derby Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 639 students in grades 3-8, Birmingham Covington School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 613 students in grades 6-8, Derby Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
3-8
6-8
Total Students
639 students
613 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
43 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#63 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#181 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
65%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 3 Students
108
-
Grade 4 Students
107
-
Grade 5 Students
108
-
Grade 6 Students
107
203
Grade 7 Students
104
206
Grade 8 Students
105
204
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
3%
% Hispanic
4%
2%
% Black
8%
5%
% White
74%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
8%
Diversity Score
0.44
0.32
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
9%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
