Excellent
#82 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 3% in state
South Hills Middle School
Middle School · Bloomfield Hills Schools · Bloomfield Hills, MI
A Bloomfield Hills Schools middle school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4200 QUARTON RD, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
- Math 71% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 80% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Hills Middle School score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 75% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 79% (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 36 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
11.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where South Hills 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated712/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bloomfield 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
$175,698
Median home value
$624,200
Median rent
$2,048/mo
College educated
75%
Homeownership
87%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48302; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wing Lake Developmental CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 83 | Compare → |
| Bloomfield Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 161 | Compare → |
| Cranbrook SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 1,626 | Compare → |
| Birmingham Covington SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 3–8 | 2.3 mi | 639 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bloomfield Hills Schools
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #5 of 8
- District spending per student
- $25,460NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Hills Middle School is listed in Bloomfield Hills Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Hills Middle School
South Hills Middle School is a public middle school in Bloomfield Hills, MI, part of Bloomfield Hills Schools, serving approximately 609 students in grades 4th-8th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #82 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Hills Middle School
What grades does South Hills Middle School serve?
South Hills Middle School serves students in grades 4th through 8th.
How many students attend South Hills Middle School?
South Hills Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 609 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Hills Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Hills Middle School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Hills Middle School rank in MI?
South Hills Middle School ranks #82 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is South Hills Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
South Hills Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 South Hills Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Hills Middle School has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is South Hills Middle School a charter school?
No, South Hills Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Hills Middle School a Title I school?
No, South Hills Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Hills Middle School?
11.7% of students at South Hills 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
- 4th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 609
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Oakland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.7%
- Phone
- (248) 341-6000
- Area population (ZIP 48302)
- 17,346
- Area average commute
- 25.2 min
- Area median age
- 46.5
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 48302; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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