For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,057 students in 48224, MI.
The top ranked public middle schools in 48224, MI are Ronald Brown Academy and J E Clark Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 48224 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 48224, MI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 48224, MI Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ronald Brown Academy
(Math: 6% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11530 E Outer Dr
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 886-2611
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 886-2611
Grades: PK-8
| 874 students
Rank: #22.
J E Clark Preparatory Academy
(Math: 3% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
15755 Bremen St
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 417-9340
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 417-9340
Grades: 2-8
| 183 students
48224, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
10215 King Richard
Detroit, MI 48224
Detroit, MI 48224
Grades: K-8
| 379 students
10125 King Richard
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 417-9350
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 417-9350
Grades: K-8
| 276 students
4290 Marseilles St
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 417-9370
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 417-9370
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
11433 Beaconsfield
Detroit, MI 48224
(248) 658-5600
Detroit, MI 48224
(248) 658-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 28 students
Marvin L Winans Academy Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
9740 Mckinney St
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 640-4610
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 640-4610
Grades: K-5
| 195 students
Marvin L Winans Academy Middle School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
9740 Mckinney St
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 640-4610
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 640-4610
Grades: 6-8
| 90 students
5959 Whittier Street
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 886-6070
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 886-6070
Grades: K-8
| 482 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 48224, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in 48224, MI include Ronald Brown Academy and J E Clark Preparatory Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 48224?
2 public middle schools are located in 48224.
What is the racial composition of students in 48224?
48224 public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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