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Schools in Southfield Township · Birmingham City School District

Southfield Township’s public schools outscore 96% of Michigan districts

Math proficiency in Southfield Township’s districts is 61%, above the Michigan average (34%). The grade covers the public school district serving Southfield Township, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Michigan, not nationally.

#16of 699 Michigan townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Michigan state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency

71%

▲ 26 pts vs MI 45%

2021–22

Math proficiency

61%

▲ 27 pts vs MI 34%

2021–22

Graduate on time

97%

▲ 15 pts vs MI 82%

class of 2023

Spent per student

$21.3K

▲ 29% vs MI $16.5K

FY2024

Students per teacher

15.7

MI 16.5 · smaller classes

Schools in town

2,709 students on the public path

In brief

Southfield Township’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 29 Michigan towns with household incomes within a quarter of Southfield Township’s, its schools beat 55%, lower than their 96% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 71% and math 61% in spring 2022, against 45% and 34% statewide; 97% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 82%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $21,253 per student, against $16,528 across Michigan (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

Three elementary schools, then one middle and one high school

Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Berkshire Middle School, then Wylie E Groves High School. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Huda School & Montessori (private), 3246 Pierce (private) and Beverly Hills Academy (private) are in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Southfield Township’s grade

A⁺ Test scoresA Graduation

A+: better than 96% of Michigan school districts, #16 of 699 Michigan towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Michigan average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Michigan school districts we grade (815)Better than 96%

Lower resultsHigher results

Michigan towns with similar household incomes (29)Better than 55%

Towns in Oakland County (21)Better than 86%

A firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 3,762 test results and a graduating class of 659 wouldn’t change the letter. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Southfield Township’s students in the tested grades sat them (3,770 in math, 3,754 in reading).

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Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Southfield Township, with each school’s own grade.

Kindergarten in Southfield Township · depends on your address

Bingham Farms Elementary School

Grades PK–5 · 362 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Bingham Farms

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Beverly Elementary School

Grades K–5 · 296 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Beverly Hills

Greenfield Elementary School

Grades PK–5 · 248 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Beverly Hills

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The path, start to finish

PK–53 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressB⁺ to A

6–8Berkshire Middle SchoolBirmingham City School DistrictA⁻

9–12Wylie E Groves High SchoolBirmingham City School DistrictA⁺

Southfield Township’s public schools are run by Birmingham City School District, which also serves Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham and Bloomfield and others. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Birmingham City School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 13 schools · 7,217 students, down 2% since 2020–21 · 15.7 per teacher (MI 16.5)

$21,253MI $16,528 · FY2024

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Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading71%

State average 45.4% · 3754 students tested

Math61%

State average 33.6% · 3770 students tested

Southfield Township vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Michigan towns that share Southfield Township’s borders.

Schools next door

Town	Schools	Main districts
Southfield Township	A⁺	Birmingham City
Southfield (city)	C⁺	Southfield Public
Beverly Hills	A⁺	Birmingham City
Bingham Farms	A⁺	Birmingham City
Franklin	A⁺	Birmingham City
Bloomfield	A⁺	Bloomfield Hills PK–12 · Birmingham City PK–12

4 of the 5 neighbors share Birmingham City with Southfield Township, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.

Every school in Southfield Township

8 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Michigan’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Southfield Townshipby address

Bingham Farms Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Bingham Farms

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362 students14:1Rate it →

Greenfield Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Beverly Hills

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248 students12:1Rate it →

Beverly Elementary School

Elementary · Grades K–5 · Beverly Hills

296 students13:1Rate it →

Berkshire Middle School

Middle · Grades 6–8 · Beverly Hills

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695 students17:1Rate it →

Wylie E Groves High School

High · Grades 9–12 · Beverly Hills

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1,108 students19:1Rate it →

Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade

Huda School & Montessori

Grades PK–11 · Franklin

Private · Religious

541 students18:1Rate it →

3246 Pierce

Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Beverly Hills

Private · Catholic

340 students14:1Rate it →

Beverly Hills Academy

Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Beverly Hills

Private · Religious

230 students15:1Rate it →

Questions about Southfield Township’s schools

Are Southfield Township’s schools good?

By Michigan’s own tests, yes: the public schools Southfield Township children attend outscore 96% of Michigan’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A+ Schools grade, #16 of 699 Michigan towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 55%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Southfield Township in?

Birmingham City School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 7,217 students in 13 schools (2024–25).

Where do Southfield Township kids go to high school?

Wylie E Groves High School in Beverly Hills, with 1,108 students; its own test results earn an A+.

What is Southfield Township’s graduation rate?

97% of the class of 2023 in Birmingham City School District graduated in four years, against 82% across Michigan.

How much does Southfield Township spend per student?

$21,253 in Birmingham City School District (FY2024), against $16,528 across Michigan. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Southfield Township?

Yes: Huda School & Montessori (religious, grades PK–11, 541 students), 3246 Pierce (Catholic, grades PK–8, 340 students) and Beverly Hills Academy (religious, grades PK–8, 230 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Michigan. Stars are from neighbors.