Summary:
Zip code 48072, covering Berkley, Michigan, is served by five schools in the highly-rated Berkley School District, which ranks in the 92nd percentile statewide and includes three elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school.
For parents, this district offers consistently strong academics with some notable standouts. Berkley High School is the academic powerhouse, boasting a 94.8% graduation rate (vs. 84% state average) and SAT reading/writing proficiency of 74.5%—more than 22 points above the state. However, its chronic absenteeism rate of 28.2% is surprisingly high, nearly matching the state average despite excellent outcomes. At the elementary level, Rogers Elementary School is the standout performer, with the district's lowest chronic absenteeism (5.9% vs. 27.9% state) and a remarkable 111-position jump in state rankings this year. It leads in 4th grade math (69.4% proficient) and ELA (66.1%). In contrast, Angell Elementary School showed a concerning 17-point drop in 5th grade math proficiency, while Pattengill Elementary School trails in social studies (36.6% vs. district 46.5%). Anderson Middle School serves as a solid bridge, with 8th grade PSAT ELA proficiency at 88.2% and social studies at 67.3%—both well above state averages.
A key takeaway is the district's math proficiency decline as students advance, dropping from roughly 50-60% in elementary grades to about 40% by high school, though still above state levels. Spending efficiency varies too: Pattengill spends the most per student ($17,854) with the smallest class sizes (13.6:1), yet Rogers achieves better results with less spending. Overall, with low economic disadvantage (free/reduced lunch under 19%) and all schools rated 4-stars or higher, Berkley offers a high-quality education—just watch for the high school attendance issue and the elementary math dip at Angell.
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