Birmingham City School District
- 550 WEST MERRILL ST
- BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009
- (248) 203-3004
District Rating (FAQ)
District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 95.9% | 76.3% |
| Dropout Rate | 0.5% | 6.2% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $13,763 | $10,665 |
| Students Per Teacher | 16.2 | 17.5 |
| Number of Schools | 14 | - |
| Number of Students | 8,094 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 499 | - |
District Test Scores
MEAP - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 99.2% | 95.3% | |
| 2009 | 99.5% | 94.8% | |
| 2008 | 98.7% | 91.3% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 97.1% | 86.8% | |
| 2009 | 97.8% | 89.8% | |
| 2008 | 97.3% | 86.4% | |
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2008 | 95.7% | 83.2% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2008 | 79.9% | 61.1% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 98.7% | 91.5% | |
| 2009 | 98.2% | 92.3% | |
| 2008 | 95.1% | 87.9% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 96.1% | 84.1% | |
| 2009 | 96.3% | 84.1% | |
| 2008 | 94.7% | 82.8% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 69.3% | 47.2% | |
| 2009 | - | - | - |
| 2008 | 67.3% | 44.4% | |
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2008 | 92.3% | 76.6% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 96.0% | 79.9% | |
| 2009 | 94.1% | 79.5% | |
| 2008 | 96.1% | 76.8% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 96.8% | 85.1% | |
| 2009 | 96.7% | 85.2% | |
| 2008 | 97.1% | 81.5% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 93.8% | 78.1% | |
| 2009 | 94.2% | 81.0% | |
| 2008 | 95.8% | 83.1% | |
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2008 | 95.7% | 78.2% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2008 | 85.7% | 63.4% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 94.9% | 84.5% | |
| 2009 | 93.8% | 82.0% | |
| 2008 | 96.4% | 79.9% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 95.5% | 84.0% | |
| 2009 | 96.3% | 87.7% | |
| 2008 | 96.3% | 80.5% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 92.5% | 75.3% | |
| 2009 | 93.2% | 73.4% | |
| 2008 | 94.1% | 73.6% | |
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2008 | 96.6% | 79.5% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2008 | 92.2% | 75.7% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 95.7% | 84.6% | |
| 2009 | 98.2% | 82.2% | |
| 2008 | 93.2% | 82.6% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 93.4% | 79.0% | |
| 2009 | 97.8% | 82.0% | |
| 2008 | 93.2% | 79.6% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 69.2% | 47.8% | |
| 2009 | - | - | - |
| 2008 | 90.9% | 77.9% | |
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2008 | 93.3% | 80.1% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 93.3% | 78.0% | |
| 2009 | 88.5% | 70.3% | |
| 2008 | 90.3% | 74.5% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 94.7% | 81.9% | |
| 2009 | 92.9% | 83.4% | |
| 2008 | 92.5% | 75.5% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 92.8% | 78.1% | |
| 2009 | 89.9% | 75.9% | |
| 2008 | 94.0% | 76.3% | |
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2008 | 93.5% | 76.7% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2008 | 92.9% | 74.2% | |
Grade 9 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 88.8% | 72.8% | |
| 2009 | 92.2% | 71.1% | |
| 2008 | 93.4% | 72.4% | |
MME - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 11 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 77.4% | 50.4% | |
| 2009 | 76.3% | 49.3% | |
| 2008 | 74.4% | 46.2% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 82.2% | 65.2% | |
| 2009 | 85.1% | 59.9% | |
| 2008 | 84.5% | 61.9% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 76.0% | 57.9% | |
| 2009 | 80.9% | 55.6% | |
| 2008 | 80.9% | 56.6% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 88.5% | 79.4% | |
| 2009 | 93.1% | 81.3% | |
| 2008 | 91.7% | 79.9% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 72.9% | 43.7% | |
| 2009 | 76.3% | 43.4% | |
| 2008 | 71.4% | 41.1% | |
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2009 | 81.8% | 52.1% | |
| 2008 | 78.9% | 52.3% | |
Source: MI Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 8,094 | 16.2 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | - |
| Kindergarten Students | 553 |
| 1st Grade Students | 630 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 599 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 613 |
| 4th Grade Students | 618 |
| 5th Grade Students | 637 |
| 6th Grade Students | 590 |
| 7th Grade Students | 606 |
| 8th Grade Students | 686 |
| 9th Grade Students | 628 |
| 10th Grade Students | 623 |
| 11th Grade Students | 660 |
| 12th Grade Students | 656 |
| Ungraded Students | 25 |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 20 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 260 |
| Hispanic | 112 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 911 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 6,721 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 4,192 |
| Female | 3,832 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 499 | 16.2 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 16 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 199 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 219 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 66 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 129 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 12 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 20 |
| Elementary | 7 |
| Secondary | 13 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 13 |
| Library Support Staff | 9 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 508 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 13 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 8 |
| School Administrators | 31 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 64 |
| Student Support Services | 82 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 309 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $137,176,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $84,977,000 | 61.9% |
| Property Tax | $66,956,000 | 48.8% |
| Other School Systems | $7,776,000 | 5.7% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $957,000 | 0.7% |
| School Lunch | $2,013,000 | 1.5% |
| District Activity Receipts | $407,000 | 0.3% |
| Other Sales and Services | $2,095,000 | 1.5% |
| Rents and Royalties | $1,832,000 | 1.3% |
| Interest Earnings | $2,573,000 | 1.9% |
| Private Contributions | $16,000 | 0.01% |
| Miscellaneous | $352,000 | 0.3% |
| Total State Revenues | $51,523,000 | 37.6% |
| General Formula Assistance | $46,425,000 | 33.8% |
| Special Education Programs | $4,874,000 | 3.6% |
| Bilingual Education Programs | $9,000 | 0.01% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $100,000 | 0.07% |
| School Lunch Programs | $85,000 | 0.06% |
| Other Programs | $30,000 | 0.02% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $676,000 | 0.5% |
| Through State - Title I | $198,000 | 0.1% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $188,000 | 0.1% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $27,000 | 0.02% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $2,000 | 0.00% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $60,000 | 0.04% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $142,000 | 0.1% |
| Through State - Other | $59,000 | 0.04% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $111,125,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $64,973,000 | 58.5% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $43,981,000 | 39.6% |
| Student Support | $8,130,000 | 5.9% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $6,910,000 | 5.0% |
| General Administration Support | $1,613,000 | 1.2% |
| School Administration Support | $6,247,000 | 4.6% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $14,500,000 | 10.6% |
| Student Transportation Support | $3,458,000 | 2.5% |
| Other Support Services | $3,123,000 | 2.3% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $2,171,000 | 2.0% |
| Food Services | $2,171,000 | 1.6% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 95.9% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 662 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 14 | 0.5% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Birmingham City School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 14
- Students: 8,094
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 499
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| School Name (Sort |
Total Enrollment (Sort by) |
Student/Teacher Ratio (Sort by) |
School Reviews (Sort by) |
School Rating (Sort by) |
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| BERKSHIRE MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
21707 West 14 Mile Rd
Beverly Hills, MI Public | 6-8 | 760 | 17.5 | ![]() 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| BEVERLY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
18305 Beverly Rd
Beverly Hills, MI Public | KG-5 | 370 | 16.9 | ![]() Review This School |
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| BINGHAM FARMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
23400 West 13 Mile Rd
Bingham Farms, MI Public | KG-5 | 332 | 12.9 | ![]() Review This School |
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| BIRMINGHAM COVINGTON SCHOOL | ||||
1525 Covington Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI Public | 3-8 | 648 | 16.8 | ![]() Review This School |
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| DERBY MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
1300 Derby Rd
Birmingham, MI Public | 6-8 | 799 | 18.5 | ![]() Review This School |
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| ERNEST W. SEAHOLM HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
2436 West Lincoln St
Birmingham, MI Public | 9-12 | 1,277 | 35.3 | ![]() Review This School |
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| GREENFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
31200 Fairfax Ave
Beverly Hills, MI Public | KG-5 | 324 | 13.0 | ![]() Review This School |
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| HARLAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3595 North Adams Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI Public | KG-5 | 356 | 15.3 | ![]() Review This School |
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| MIDVALE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
| Non-Operational or Status Unknown | ||||
2121 Midvale St
Birmingham, MI Public | PK | - | - | ![]() Review This School |
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| PEMBROKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
955 Eton Dr
Troy, MI Public | KG-5 | 315 | 14.1 | ![]() Review This School |
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| PIERCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1829 Pierce St
Birmingham, MI Public | KG-5 | 604 | 16.0 | ![]() 4.5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| QUARTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
771 Chesterfield Ave
Birmingham, MI Public | KG-5 | 454 | 18.5 | ![]() Review This School |
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| WEST MAPLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
6275 Inkster Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI Public | KG-5 | 570 | 15.9 | ![]() 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| WYLIE E. GROVES HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
20500 West 13 Mile Rd
Beverly Hills, MI Public | 9-12 | 1,323 | 39.6 | ![]() Review This School |
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