For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 906 students in Melvindale, MI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Melvindale, MI are Julian O Strong Middle School and Academy For Business And Technology High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Melvindale, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Melvindale have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% 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 Melvindale, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Julian O Strong Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
18656 Prospect St
Melvindale, MI 48122
(313) 389-3320
Melvindale, MI 48122
(313) 389-3320
Gr: 6-8 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Academy For Business And Technology High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
19625 Wood St
Melvindale, MI 48122
(313) 382-3422
Melvindale, MI 48122
(313) 382-3422
Gr: 6-12 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Melvindale, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
19001 Palmer Street
Melvindale, MI 48122
(313) 389-3333
Melvindale, MI 48122
(313) 389-3333
Gr: 2-5 | 243 students Minority enrollment: 28%
17415 Robert Street
Melvindale, MI 48122
(313) 389-3335
Melvindale, MI 48122
(313) 389-3335
Gr: 1-5 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Melvindale, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Melvindale, MI include Julian O Strong Middle School and Academy For Business And Technology High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Melvindale?
2 public middle schools are located in Melvindale.
What is the racial composition of students in Melvindale?
Melvindale public middle schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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