Birmingham Public Schools School District
School District · Beverly Hills, Michigan
Avg Rating
8.1
out of 10
Schools
13
8 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,056
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Avg Rating
8.1
out of 10
Schools
13
8 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,056
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Evaluating Birmingham Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Birmingham Public Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Ernest W Seaholm High School
Birmingham · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Wylie E Groves High School
Beverly Hills · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Pierce Elementary School
Birmingham · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#12 of 533
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.9
above Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$21,056
+$6,473 vs Michigan median
District size
7,394 students
Much larger than Michigan median
The short answer
Birmingham Public Schools ranks #12 of 533 Michigan districts by overall school rating. Birmingham Public Schools's schools with real test data average 8.1/10 across 13 schools. Its top-rated schools are Ernest W Seaholm High School (9.2/10), Wylie E Groves High School (9.2/10), and Pierce Elementary School (8.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.2/10 despite 15% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.4 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Birmingham Public Schools schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Birmingham Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (13 of 13). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ernest W Seaholm High School | 9.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Wylie E Groves High School | 9.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Pierce Elementary School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 4 | West Maple Elementary School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Quarton Elementary | 8.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Birmingham Covington School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Beverly Elementary School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Harlan Elementary School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Derby Middle School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 10 | Pembroke Elementary School | 7.7 / 10 |
See all 13 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Birmingham Public Schools
Birmingham Public Schools is a Beverly Hills, Michigan school district serving 13 schools. The district educates 7,394 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.5:1. The district invests $21,056 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.1/10, Birmingham Public Schools is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Ernest W Seaholm High School, which has a composite score of 9.2/10.
In standardized testing, Birmingham Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 67.4% and ELA proficiency of 76.4%.
The district includes 8 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Birmingham Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Birmingham Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Birmingham Public Schools
13 schools Elementary Schools 8
Middle Schools 3
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Beverly Hills
- Total Enrollment
- 7,394
- Teachers (FTE)
- 511
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Birmingham Public Schools?
Birmingham Public Schools has 13 schools in total — 8 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Birmingham Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Birmingham Public Schools is 8.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Birmingham Public Schools?
Birmingham Public Schools spends $21,056 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Birmingham Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Birmingham Public Schools is 14.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Birmingham Public Schools?
Ernest W Seaholm High School is the highest-rated school in Birmingham Public Schools with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What are the test scores in Birmingham Public Schools?
Across schools in Birmingham Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 67.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 76.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Birmingham Public Schools compare to other districts in Michigan?
Birmingham Public Schools has an average school rating of 8.1/10 across 13 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Michigan by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 8.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 67.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 76.4%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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