Best Dexter Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 525 students in Dexter, MI.
The top-ranked public middle school in Dexter, MI is Mill Creek Middle 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 and Black), 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)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mill Creek Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7305 Dexter Ann Arbor Rd
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4150
Gr: 7-8 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
Bates
Alternative School
Magnet School
2704 Baker Rd
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4100
Gr: PK-12

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.
How many public middle schools are located in Dexter?
2 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 and Black), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).

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