Very Good
#831 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 26% in state
Berkshire Middle School
Middle School · Birmingham Public Schools · Beverly Hills, MI
A Birmingham Public Schools middle school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
21707 WEST 14 MILE RD, Beverly Hills, MI 48025
- Math 49% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 59% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Berkshire Middle School score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 54% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
15.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Berkshire Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Detroit map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average542/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Beverly Hills), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$177,126
Median home value
$514,500
Median rent
$2,397/mo
College educated
75.5%
Homeownership
94.3%
Poverty rate
5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48025; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Country Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 1,423 | Compare → |
| Farber Hebrew Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 201 | Compare → |
| Yeshivas Darchei Torah-girlsPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 444 | Compare → |
| Birmingham Covington SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 3–8 | 2.1 mi | 639 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Birmingham Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #11 of 13
- District spending per student
- $21,056NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Berkshire Middle School is listed in Birmingham Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Berkshire Middle School
Berkshire Middle School is a public middle school in Beverly Hills, MI, part of Birmingham Public Schools, serving approximately 648 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #831 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Berkshire Middle School
What grades does Berkshire Middle School serve?
Berkshire Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Berkshire Middle School?
Berkshire Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 648 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Berkshire Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Berkshire Middle School is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Berkshire Middle School rank in MI?
Berkshire Middle School ranks #831 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Berkshire Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Berkshire Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Berkshire Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Berkshire Middle School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Berkshire Middle School a charter school?
No, Berkshire Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Berkshire Middle School a Title I school?
No, Berkshire Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Berkshire Middle School?
15.7% of students at Berkshire Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 648
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Oakland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.3%
- Phone
- (248) 203-4703
- Area population (ZIP 48025)
- 14,755
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 48.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48025; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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