Summary:
The 48025 zip code in Michigan is home to a single standout middle school, Berkshire Middle School, which is part of the highly-ranked Birmingham Public Schools district. Berkshire Middle School has consistently earned 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger, ranking 44th out of 897 Michigan middle schools in 2023-2024 and 57th out of 890 in 2024-2025.
Berkshire Middle School's academic performance is exceptional, with test scores significantly higher than state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For instance, in 2024-2025, 63% of 6th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 38.6%, and 64.6% of 7th graders were proficient or better in math, compared to the state average of 33.3%. The school's low chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5% in 2023-2024, while still higher than the district average, is lower than the state average.
Berkshire Middle School's student population reflects a relatively low-poverty demographic, with only 15.74% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in 2023-2024. The school's higher-than-average spending per student ($21,381 in 2023-2024) and lower student-teacher ratio (15.9 in 2023-2024) likely contribute to its strong academic performance and the overall quality of education it provides to its students.
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