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Clifford H Smart Middle School vs. Berkshire Middle School

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School Overview

School
Clifford H Smart Middle School
8500 Commerce Rd
Commerce Township, MI 48382
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Berkshire Middle School
21707 W 14 Mile Rd
Franklin, MI 48025
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Clifford H Smart Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Berkshire Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 906 students in grades 6-8, Clifford H Smart 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 52% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 648 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 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
906 students
648 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Clifford H Smart Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Berkshire Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Clifford H Smart Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Berkshire Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
41 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Clifford H Smart Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Berkshire Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Clifford H Smart Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Walled Lake Consolidated Schools and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Berkshire Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Birmingham Public Schools and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#400 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
#479 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Clifford H Smart Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Berkshire Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
52%
(Top 20% in MI)
54%
(Top 20% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Clifford H Smart Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Walled Lake Consolidated Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Berkshire Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Birmingham Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
65%
(Top 20% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
60%
(Top 20% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Clifford H Smart Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Walled Lake Consolidated Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Berkshire Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Birmingham Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
56%
(Top 20% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
51%
(Top 30% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Clifford H Smart Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Walled Lake Consolidated Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Berkshire Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Birmingham Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Clifford H Smart Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Berkshire Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
305
220
Grade 7 Students
286
233
Grade 8 Students
315
195

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Clifford H Smart Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Walled Lake Consolidated Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2006-07 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Berkshire Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Birmingham Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Asian
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Clifford H Smart Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Walled Lake Consolidated Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Berkshire Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Birmingham Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
6%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Clifford H Smart Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Walled Lake Consolidated Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Berkshire Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Birmingham Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
2%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Clifford H Smart Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Walled Lake Consolidated Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Berkshire Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Birmingham Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
86%
71%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Clifford H Smart Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Walled Lake Consolidated Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Berkshire Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Birmingham Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Clifford H Smart Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Walled Lake Consolidated Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Berkshire Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Birmingham Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.26
0.46
This chart showcases the diversity score of Clifford H Smart Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Walled Lake Consolidated Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Berkshire Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Birmingham Public Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
14%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Clifford H Smart Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Walled Lake Consolidated Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Berkshire Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Birmingham Public Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Clifford H Smart Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Walled Lake Consolidated Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Berkshire Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Birmingham Public Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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