For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,416 students in 48504, MI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 48504, MI are Linden Charter Academy, Northridge Academy and Academy West Alternative Education. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 48504 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 48504, MI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 48504, MI Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Linden Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3244 N Linden Rd
Flint, MI 48504
(810) 720-0515
Flint, MI 48504
(810) 720-0515
Gr: K-8 | 789 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Northridge Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4100 W Coldwater Rd
Flint, MI 48504
(810) 785-8811
Flint, MI 48504
(810) 785-8811
Gr: PK-8 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Academy West Alternative Education
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3400 N Jennings Rd
Flint, MI 48504
(810) 591-0123
Flint, MI 48504
(810) 591-0123
Gr: 6-12 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Hamady Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3223 W Carpenter Rd
Flint, MI 48504
(810) 591-0895
Flint, MI 48504
(810) 591-0895
Gr: 7-8 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
The Learning Coop
Alternative School
1309 N Ballenger Hwy
Flint, MI 48504
(810) 591-0860
Flint, MI 48504
(810) 591-0860
Gr: 6-12 | 11 students Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 48504, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 48504, MI include Linden Charter Academy, Northridge Academy and Academy West Alternative Education.
How many public middle schools are located in 48504?
5 public middle schools are located in 48504.
What is the racial composition of students in 48504?
48504 public middle schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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