For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 264 students in Shelby, MI.
The top-ranked public middle school in Shelby, MI is Shelby Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shelby, MI public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Shelby have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Shelby, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shelby Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
525 N State St
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 861-4521
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 861-4521
Gr: 6-8 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Shelby, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Shelby, MI include Shelby Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Shelby?
1 public middle schools are located in Shelby.
What is the racial composition of students in Shelby?
Shelby public middle schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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