Serving 534 students in grades 7-8, Northern Hills Middle School ranks in the top 5% 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 64% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 534 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 29%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in MI
Math Proficiency
: 64% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 77% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 60% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Northern Hills Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northern Hills Middle School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Northern Hills Middle School is ranked #116 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Northern Hills Middle School often compared to?
Northern Hills Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northern Trails 56 School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Northern Hills Middle School?
534 students attend Northern Hills Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Northern Hills Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northern Hills Middle School?
Northern Hills Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Northern Hills Middle School offer ?
Northern Hills Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Northern Hills Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 534 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 29%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 64% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 77% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 60% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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