Berkshire Middle School vs. Derby Middle School
Should you attend Berkshire Middle School or Derby Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Berkshire Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Derby Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 655 students in grades 6-8, Berkshire Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 626 students in grades 6-8, Derby Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
655 students
626 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
42 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#591 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#243 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
233
201
Grade 7 Students
198
191
Grade 8 Students
224
234
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
4%
2%
% Black
20%
3%
% White
69%
85%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
Diversity Score
0.48
0.27
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
7%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%