For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,409 students in 48329, MI.
The top ranked public middle schools in 48329, MI are Waterford Kettering High School, Pierce Middle School and Mason Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø middle schools in zipcode 48329 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 48329, MI have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 48329, MI ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waterford Kettering High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Kettering Dr
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 673-1261
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 673-1261
Gr: 7-12 | 902 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Pierce Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5145 Hatchery Rd
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 674-0331
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 674-0331
Gr: 6-8 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Mason Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3835 W Walton Blvd
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 674-2281
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 674-2281
Gr: 6-8 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
Kingsley Montgomery School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4265 Halkirk Dr
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 623-9660
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 623-9660
Gr: PK-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
48329, Michigan ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3000 Sashabaw Rd
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 674-1649
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 674-1649
Gr: K-8 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
3810 Clintonville Rd
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 673-8900
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 673-8900
Gr: PK-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
2989 Van Zandt
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 674-6347
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 674-6347
Gr: 9-12 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
4241 Steffens Rd
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 623-1091
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 623-1091
Gr: PK-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 48329, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in 48329, MI include Waterford Kettering High School, Pierce Middle School and Mason Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 48329?
4 public middle schools are located in 48329.
What is the racial composition of students in 48329?
48329 public middle schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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