Barbour Magnet Middle School (Closed 2010)

Barbour Magnet Middle School serves 455 students in grades 6-8. 
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
455 students

Showing 2001–2025. View full 39-year historical data

Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers

Showing 2001–2025. View full 36-year historical data

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1

Showing 2001–2025. View full 36-year historical data

Black
100%
18%

Showing 2001–2025. View full 38-year historical data

All Ethnic Groups
100%
0.00

Showing 1996–2005. View full 17-year historical data

Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
45%

Showing 2001–2025. View full 34-year historical data

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%

Showing 2001–2025. View full 26-year historical data

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Barbour Magnet Middle School?
455 students attend Barbour Magnet Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Barbour Magnet Middle School students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Barbour Magnet Middle School?
Barbour Magnet Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Barbour Magnet Middle School offer ?
Barbour Magnet Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Barbour Magnet Middle School part of?
Barbour Magnet Middle School is part of Detroit Public Schools Community.

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