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Best Monroe County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 20 public middle schools serving 7,350 students in Monroe County, MI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Monroe County, MI are Monroe County Education Center, Mason Middle School and Summerfield Juniorsenior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monroe County, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Monroe County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Monroe County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Monroe County Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1091 S Raisinville Rd
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 322-2610
Gr: PK-12 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Mason Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2260 Lakeside Rd
Erie, MI 48133
(734) 848-9393
Gr: 6-8 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Summerfield Juniorsenior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
17555 Ida West Rd
Petersburg, MI 49270
(734) 279-1035
Gr: 7-12 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Dundee Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
420 Ypsilanti St
Dundee, MI 48131
(734) 529-2350
Gr: 5-8 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Mason Virtual Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2400 Mason Eagle Dr
Erie, MI 48133
(734) 848-9353
Gr: 6-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #66.
Monroe County Youth Center
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3600 S Custer Rd
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 240-3220
Gr: 5-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #77.
Ida Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3143 Prairie St
Ida, MI 48140
(734) 269-2220
Gr: 5-8 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #88.
Whiteford Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6655 Consear Rd
Ottawa Lake, MI 49267
(734) 856-1443
Gr: 6-8 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #99.
Bedford Junior High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8405 Jackman Rd
Temperance, MI 48182
(734) 850-6200
Gr: 6-8 | 923 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1010.
Bedford Senior High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8285 Jackman Rd
Temperance, MI 48182
(734) 850-6100
Gr: 8-12 | 1,260 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1111.
Triumph Academy
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3000 Vivian Rd
Monroe, MI 48162
(734) 240-2610
Gr: K-8 | 777 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1212.
Wagar Junior High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11200 Grafton Rd
Carleton, MI 48117
(734) 654-6205
Gr: 6-8 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1313.
Milan Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
920 North St
Milan, MI 48160
(734) 439-5200
Gr: 5-8 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1414.
Airport Center For Education
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11330 Grafton Rd
Carleton, MI 48117
(734) 654-4071
Gr: K-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1515.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5102 N Stony Creek Rd
Monroe, MI 48162
(734) 322-2301
Gr: 6-8 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1616.
New Bedford Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6315 Secor Rd
Lambertville, MI 48144
(734) 854-5437
Gr: PK-8 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1717.
Monroe High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
901 Herr Rd
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 265-3400
Gr: 8-12 | 1,332 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1818.
Monroe Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
503 Washington St
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 265-4000
Gr: 6-8 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1919.
Riverside Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
445 Toledo St
Dundee, MI 48131
(734) 529-3916
Gr: 6-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #2020.
Orchard Center High School
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1750 Oak St
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 265-3700
Gr: 6-12 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 36%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Monroe County, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Monroe County, MI include Monroe County Education Center, Mason Middle School and Summerfield Juniorsenior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Monroe County?
19 public middle schools are located in Monroe County.
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe County?
Monroe County public middle schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Monroe County are often viewed compared to one another?

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