Top Rankings
Birmingham School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 7,181 students in Birmingham School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Birmingham School District have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 46% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Birmingham School District are Quarton Elementary School, Beverly Elementary School and Pierce Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Birmingham School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Michigan.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
13 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
7,181 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
483 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Birmingham School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 851 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#26 out of 866 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
38%
Graduation Rate
96%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.56
# American Indian Students
10 Students
8,574 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
247 Students
50,770 Students
% Asian Students
4%
4%
# Hispanic Students
283 Students
125,678 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
9%
# Black Students
729 Students
244,434 Students
% Black Students
10%
18%
# White Students
5,456 Students
871,645 Students
% White Students
76%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,208 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
453 Students
73,219 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
600
110,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
506
100,790
# Students in 2nd Grade:
558
102,777
# Students in 3rd Grade:
563
100,401
# Students in 4th Grade:
548
101,847
# Students in 5th Grade:
545
101,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
530
102,120
# Students in 7th Grade:
543
103,285
# Students in 8th Grade:
504
102,692
# Students in 9th Grade:
541
114,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
526
112,993
# Students in 11th Grade:
592
109,871
# Students in 12th Grade:
596
109,317
# Ungraded Students:
29
3,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,936 is higher than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,505 is higher than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$165 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$162 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,936
$18,510
Spending / Student
$22,505
$17,693
Best Birmingham School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Quarton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
771 Chesterfield Ave
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 203-3429
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 203-3429
Grades: PK-5
| 366 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Beverly Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
18305 Beverly Rd
Franklin, MI 48025
(248) 203-3164
Franklin, MI 48025
(248) 203-3164
Grades: K-5
| 307 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Pierce Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1829 Pierce St
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 203-4337
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 203-4337
Grades: PK-5
| 514 students
Rank: #44.
Birmingham Covington School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1525 Covington Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
(248) 203-4425
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
(248) 203-4425
Grades: 3-8
| 639 students
Rank: #55.
West Maple Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6275 Inkster Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
(248) 203-5100
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
(248) 203-5100
Grades: K-5
| 532 students
Rank: #66.
Ernest W Seaholm High School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2436 W Lincoln St
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 203-3702
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 203-3702
Grades: 9-12
| 1,154 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Harlan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3595 N Adams Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
(248) 203-3268
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
(248) 203-3268
Grades: K-5
| 384 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Pembroke Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
955 Eton Dr
Troy, MI 48084
(248) 203-3888
Troy, MI 48084
(248) 203-3888
Grades: K-5
| 312 students
Rank: #99.
Derby Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1300 Derby Rd
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 203-5003
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 203-5003
Grades: 6-8
| 613 students
Rank: #1010.
Wylie E Groves High School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
20500 W 13 Mile Rd
Franklin, MI 48025
(248) 203-3520
Franklin, MI 48025
(248) 203-3520
Grades: 9-12
| 1,130 students
Rank: #1111.
Bingham Farms Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
23400 W 13 Mile Rd
Franklin, MI 48025
(248) 203-3350
Franklin, MI 48025
(248) 203-3350
Grades: PK-5
| 343 students
Rank: #1212.
Greenfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
31200 Fairfax Ave
Franklin, MI 48025
(248) 203-3217
Franklin, MI 48025
(248) 203-3217
Grades: PK-5
| 239 students
Rank: #1313.
Berkshire Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21707 W 14 Mile Rd
Franklin, MI 48025
(248) 203-4703
Franklin, MI 48025
(248) 203-4703
Grades: 6-8
| 648 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Birmingham School District?
Birmingham School District manages 13 public schools serving 7,181 students.
What is the rank of Birmingham School District?
Birmingham School District is ranked #25 out of 851 school districts in Michigan (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Birmingham School District?
76% of Birmingham School District students are White, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Birmingham School District?
Birmingham School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Birmingham School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,505 is higher than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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