For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 516 students in Dexter, MI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Dexter, MI are Mill Creek Middle School and Dexter Alternative School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dexter, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Dexter have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Dexter, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mill Creek Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7305 Dexter Ann Arbor Rd
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4150
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4150
Gr: 7-8 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Dexter Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2704 Baker Rd
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4100
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4100
Gr: PK-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
Bates
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2704 Baker Rd
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4100
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4100
Gr: PK-12
Dexter, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2704 Baker Rd
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4130
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4130
Gr: PK-2 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
2704 Baker Road
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4130
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4130
Gr: K-2 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
7480 Dan Hoey Rd
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4120
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4120
Gr: PK-2 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
2801 Baker Rd
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4181
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4181
Gr: PK
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Dexter, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Dexter, MI include Mill Creek Middle School and Dexter Alternative School.
How many public middle schools are located in Dexter?
3 public middle schools are located in Dexter.
What is the racial composition of students in Dexter?
Dexter public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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