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
Math Proficiency
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
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 695 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 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). 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 17:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 631 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 65% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). 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 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
695 students
631 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
41 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#479 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#181 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
65%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
221
214
Grade 7 Students
230
206
Grade 8 Students
244
211
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
5%
2%
% Black
15%
4%
% White
72%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
9%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.32
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
8%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%