For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,022 students in 48360, MI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 48360, MI are Scripps Middle School, Waldon Middle School and Community Educational Resource Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 48360 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 48360, MI have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 48360, MI Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Scripps Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
385 E Scripps Rd
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 693-5440
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 693-5440
Gr: 6-8 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Waldon Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2509 Waldon Rd
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 391-1100
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 391-1100
Gr: 6-8 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Community Educational Resource Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
455 E Scripps Rd
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 693-5436
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 693-5436
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 48360, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 48360, MI include Scripps Middle School, Waldon Middle School and Community Educational Resource Center.
How many public middle schools are located in 48360?
3 public middle schools are located in 48360.
What is the racial composition of students in 48360?
48360 public middle schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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