For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 3,653 students in 48127, MI.
The top ranked public middle schools in 48127, MI are Dearborn Stem Middle School, Clara B Ford Academy Sda and Vista Meadows Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 48127 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 48127, MI have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 48127, MI Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dearborn Stem Middle School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
22586 Ann Arbor Trl
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 827-1904
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 827-1904
Grades: 6-8
| 163 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Clara B Ford Academy Sda
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20651 West Warren St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 436-0020
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 436-0020
Grades: 5-12
| 57 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Vista Meadows Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20651 West Warren St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 240-4347
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 240-4347
Grades: K-12
| 86 students
Rank: #44.
Howe Trainable Center And Montessori
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
22586 Ann Arbor Trl
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 827-7000
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 827-7000
Grades: PK-12
| 264 students
Rank: #55.
Riverside Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
25900 W Warren St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 274-6792
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 274-6792
Grades: 5-8
| 1,163 students
Rank: #66.
Star International Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
24425 Hass St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 724-8990
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 724-8990
Grades: PK-12
| 1,643 students
Rank: #77.
Global Heights Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
23713 Joy Rd
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 624-3400
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 624-3400
Grades: PK-8
| 277 students
48127, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
22586 Ann Arbor Trl
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 827-1915
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 827-1915
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Clara B. Ford School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
20651 W. Warren Street
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 827-3400
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 827-3400
Grades: 5-12
| 170 students
Dearborn Academic Center Of Excellence (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
22586 Ann Arbor Trl
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 827-1915
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 827-1915
Grades: 8-9
| 46 students
22579 Ann Arbor Trail
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 724-8060
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 724-8060
Grades: 2-4
| 133 students
22579 Ann Arbor Trl
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 724-8350
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 724-8350
Grades: K-1
| 171 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 48127, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in 48127, MI include Dearborn Stem Middle School, Clara B Ford Academy Sda and Vista Meadows Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 48127?
7 public middle schools are located in 48127.
What is the racial composition of students in 48127?
48127 public middle schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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