Alice M. Birney Middle School (Closed 2011)

27225 Evergreen Rd
Southfield, MI 48076
(School attendance zone shown in map)
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 68% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 82%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students (09-10)
629 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
(09-10)
68%
78%
(09-10)
75%
82%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(09-10)
n/a
2%
Asian
(09-10)
1%
3%
Hispanic
(09-10)
n/a
5%
Black
(09-10)
96%
20%
White
(09-10)
3%
70%
Hawaiian
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
42%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
11%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% MI state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 82% MI state average).
How many students attend Alice M. Birney Middle School?
629 students attend Alice M. Birney Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Alice M. Birney Middle School students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Alice M. Birney Middle School offer ?
Alice M. Birney Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Alice M. Birney Middle School part of?
Alice M. Birney Middle School is part of Southfield Public School District.

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