For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 382 students in Ecorse, MI.
The top ranked public middle schools in Ecorse, MI are Downriver Digital Academy and Grandport Elementary Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ecorse, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Ecorse have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Ecorse, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Downriver Digital Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
27225 W Outer Dr
Ecorse, MI 48229
(313) 294-4750
Ecorse, MI 48229
(313) 294-4750
Grades: K-12
| 24 students
Rank: #22.
Grandport Elementary Academy
(Math: 4% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4536 6th St
Ecorse, MI 48229
(313) 294-4720
Ecorse, MI 48229
(313) 294-4720
Grades: 4-8
| 358 students
Ecorse, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Downriver Diploma And Job Skills Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
27225 W Outer Dr
Ecorse, MI 48229
(313) 712-5146
Ecorse, MI 48229
(313) 712-5146
Grades: 6-12
| 7 students
50 West Josephine St
Ecorse, MI 48229
(313) 383-7501
Ecorse, MI 48229
(313) 383-7501
Grades: K-8
| 369 students
27225 W. Outer Drive
Ecorse, MI 48229
(313) 294-4730
Ecorse, MI 48229
(313) 294-4730
Grades: 3-8
| 59 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Ecorse, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in Ecorse, MI include Downriver Digital Academy and Grandport Elementary Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Ecorse?
2 public middle schools are located in Ecorse.
What is the racial composition of students in Ecorse?
Ecorse public middle schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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