Berkshire Middle School

21707 W 14 MILE RD
BEVERLY HILLS, MI 48025

www.birmingham.k12.mi.us

655 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Berkshire Middle School, located in Beverly Hills, Michigan, is a prominent institution within the Birmingham Public Schools district. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence, a robust extracurricular program, and a supportive learning environment. It places a strong emphasis on fostering both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, preparing its students for the transition to high school within the highly regarded Birmingham school system.

The school’s curriculum is designed to be comprehensive and challenging, offering a variety of core academic subjects alongside diverse elective opportunities that encourage student exploration. Beyond the classroom, Berkshire promotes an active community culture, featuring various clubs, athletic programs, and service-learning initiatives that help students build leadership skills and school spirit. By integrating modern instructional techniques with a focus on student-centered learning, Berkshire Middle School remains a cornerstone of the local community, dedicated to equipping students with the tools necessary for future success.

655

Total Students

41.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Berkshire Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	453
Hispanic	27
Black	129
Asian	13
Two or More	31
American Indian	2

White
453 (69.2 %)
Black
129 (19.7 %)
Two or More
31 (4.7 %)
Hispanic
27 (4.1 %)
Asian
13 (2.0 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Birmingham Public Schools
Phone:	(248)203-4703
Website:	http://www.birmingham.k12.mi.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	655
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	124
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 233

Grade 7 198

Grade 8 224