South Hills Middle School

Summary:

South Hills Middle School is a high-performing public middle school in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, serving 664 students in grades 4-8. Part of the Bloomfield Hills Schools district, which is ranked 17th out of 610 districts in the state, South Hills Middle School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Michigan.

With a strong focus on academic achievement, South Hills Middle School ranks 36th out of 897 middle schools in the state and receives a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance is particularly impressive in English Language Arts and Mathematics, where students outperform state and district averages. South Hills Middle School also demonstrates strong performance across various student subgroups, including female students, male students, White students, and students with special education needs. Additionally, the school has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 5.7% to 12.5% over the past few years, which is lower than the state and district averages.

Compared to nearby middle schools, South Hills Middle School stands out as a high-performing institution. For example, North Hills Middle School, another Bloomfield Hills school, ranks 9th out of 897 Michigan middle schools, while Boulan Park Middle School in Troy ranks 4th, indicating the strong academic environment in the region. However, the school may need to further address the needs of its Asian and African American student populations to ensure equitable outcomes for all learners.


Detail:

Public 4-8

 4200 Quarton Rd
       Bloomfield Hills, MI  48302-4042


(248) 341-6000

District: Bloomfield Hills Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
36th of 897 Michigan Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,617 Help


Feeder schools for South Hills Middle School:

Elementary:    Conant Elementary School
    Way Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  609

Racial breakdown:

White:
74.5%
African American:
8.5%
Asian:
7.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  11.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details South Hills Middle School ranks better than 96% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.36. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (74.5%), African American (8.5%), Asian (7.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 11.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Hills Middle School is 13.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Hills Middle School is $22,617.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

South Hills Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks South Hills Middle School 36th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See South Hills Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Bloomfield Hills Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Bloomfield Hills Schools 17th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for South Hills Middle School

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Rank History for all students at South Hills Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 90.33 12th 806 98.5%
2007 90.48 11th 823 98.7%
2008 89.12 16th 839 98.1%
2009 90.22 9th 847 98.9%
2010 88.80 7th 851 99.2%
2011 90.24 6th 858 99.3%
2012 96.45 15th 900 98.3%
2013 96.67 11th 919 98.8%
2014 93.39 30th 921 96.7%
2015 92.61 47th 919 94.9%
2016 96.15 24th 894 97.3%
2017 94.67 32nd 821 96.1%
2018 95.93 30th 838 96.4%
2019 92.76 50th 792 93.7%
2021 95.55 26th 675 96.1%
2022 98.14 7th 776 99.1%
2023 98.50 4th 883 99.5%
2024 94.36 36th 897 96.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at South Hills Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.25 24th 156 84.6%
2024 78.04 29th 176 83.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at South Hills Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.61 17th 377 95.5%
2023 83.09 13th 199 93.5%
2024 58.15 56th 201 72.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at South Hills Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.89 50th 815 93.9%
2019 74.04 98th 672 85.4%
2022 95.79 13th 691 98.1%
2023 96.31 8th 825 99.0%
2024 81.74 76th 836 90.9%
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Rank History for Female students at South Hills Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.65 26th 794 96.7%
2019 90.90 46th 658 93.0%
2021 87.66 43rd 521 91.7%
2022 97.56 7th 657 98.9%
2023 98.52 3rd 770 99.6%
2024 95.10 24th 771 96.9%
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Rank History for Male students at South Hills Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.50 30th 797 96.2%
2019 91.75 43rd 639 93.3%
2021 97.41 9th 540 98.3%
2022 97.39 10th 658 98.5%
2023 96.95 14th 776 98.2%
2024 90.96 52nd 786 93.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at South Hills Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.36 7th 104 93.3%
2024 51.88 47th 88 46.6%
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Rank History for African American students at South Hills Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.93 11th 366 97.0%
2024 63.96 70th 300 76.7%
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Rank History for White students at South Hills Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.99 42nd 678 93.8%
2019 87.83 59th 624 90.5%
2021 91.32 36th 577 93.8%
2022 97.12 9th 638 98.6%
2023 97.41 8th 688 98.8%
2024 92.53 35th 701 95.0%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for South Hills Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 402 14 37 3 0 n/a n/a 0 456
1989 394 15 41 6 0 n/a n/a 0 456
1990 401 16 47 6 0 n/a n/a 0 470
1991 412 10 58 1 0 n/a n/a 0 481
1992 413 7 49 5 0 n/a n/a 0 474
1993 413 11 52 5 0 n/a n/a 0 481
1994 407 12 52 3 0 n/a n/a 0 474
1995 417 18 40 3 0 n/a n/a 0 478
1996 417 18 40 3 0 n/a n/a 0 478
1997 422 16 46 0 0 n/a n/a 0 484
1998 407 22 40 8 2 n/a n/a 0 479
1999 416 25 36 4 0 n/a n/a 0 481
2000 428 22 31 4 0 n/a n/a 0 485
2001 443 23 30 0 0 n/a n/a 0 496
2002 439 25 32 4 2 n/a n/a 0 502
2003 439 25 32 4 2 n/a n/a 0 502
2004 433 22 31 4 1 n/a n/a 0 491
2005 415 31 39 4 0 n/a n/a 0 489
2006 408 37 42 2 0 n/a n/a 0 489
2007 398 38 49 3 0 n/a n/a 0 488
2008 405 43 47 3 n/a n/a n/a 6 504
2009 386 44 41 2 0 n/a n/a 14 487
2010 524 57 47 2 0 n/a n/a 0 630
2011 499 64 54 7 0 0 26 0 650
2012 514 70 55 7 0 0 39 0 685
2013 503 74 65 16 1 0 40 0 699
2014 554 82 68 18 0 0 27 0 749
2015 530 71 69 18 0 2 32 0 722
2016 530 57 73 21 0 2 28 0 711
2017 557 63 70 26 0 2 36 0 754
2018 554 52 63 24 1 2 53 0 749
2019 537 55 62 22 1 0 56 0 733
2020 535 47 76 19 1 0 60 0 738
2021 506 45 78 20 2 0 52 0 703
2022 475 41 73 24 1 0 50 0 664
2023 495 44 70 21 2 0 32 0 664
2024 454 52 48 24 0 0 31 0 609

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at South Hills Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 456 n/a n/a n/a
1989 456 n/a n/a 0.9
1990 470 54.0 8.7 0.4
1991 481 n/a n/a n/a
1992 474 n/a n/a 0.6
1993 481 n/a 0.0 1
1994 474 35.9 13.2 1.1
1995 478 30.1 15.9 1.5
1996 478 30.1 15.9 1.5
1997 484 2.0 242.0 1.7
1998 479 32.0 15.0 1
1999 481 32.0 15.0 1.2
2000 485 33.3 14.6 1.6
2001 496 32.7 15.2 1
2002 502 32.3 15.5 2.4
2003 502 32.3 15.5 2.4
2004 491 33.4 14.7 1.4
2005 489 30.2 16.2 3.1
2006 489 32.4 15.1 3.1
2007 488 31.2 15.6 3.3
2008 504 33.4 15.1 2.6
2009 487 33.1 14.7 3
2010 630 40.5 15.5 5.6
2011 650 40.7 15.9 5.8
2012 685 43.3 15.7 7.4
2013 699 45.5 15.3 6.7
2014 749 43.8 17.0 5.2
2015 722 44.0 16.4 4.2
2016 711 40.0 17.7 4.5
2017 754 41.9 17.9 5.8
2018 749 42.4 17.6 8.3
2019 733 43.4 16.8 6.3
2020 738 44.3 16.6 7
2021 703 43.1 16.3 6.5
2022 664 41.4 16.0 9.6
2023 664 41.4 16.0 10.1
2024 609 44.2 13.7 11.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio South Hills Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 456 n/a n/a n/a
1989 456 n/a n/a 0.9
1990 470 54.0 8.7 0.4
1991 481 n/a n/a n/a
1992 474 n/a n/a 0.6
1993 481 n/a 0.0 1
1994 474 35.9 13.2 1.1
1995 478 30.1 15.9 1.5
1996 478 30.1 15.9 1.5
1997 484 2.0 242.0 1.7
1998 479 32.0 15.0 1
1999 481 32.0 15.0 1.2
2000 485 33.3 14.6 1.6
2001 496 32.7 15.2 1
2002 502 32.3 15.5 2.4
2003 502 32.3 15.5 2.4
2004 491 33.4 14.7 1.4
2005 489 30.2 16.2 3.1
2006 489 32.4 15.1 3.1
2007 488 31.2 15.6 3.3
2008 504 33.4 15.1 2.6
2009 487 33.1 14.7 3
2010 630 40.5 15.5 5.6
2011 650 40.7 15.9 5.8
2012 685 43.3 15.7 7.4
2013 699 45.5 15.3 6.7
2014 749 43.8 17.0 5.2
2015 722 44.0 16.4 4.2
2016 711 40.0 17.7 4.5
2017 754 41.9 17.9 5.8
2018 749 42.4 17.6 8.3
2019 733 43.4 16.8 6.3
2020 738 44.3 16.6 7
2021 703 43.1 16.3 6.5
2022 664 41.4 16.0 9.6
2023 664 41.4 16.0 10.1
2024 609 44.2 13.7 11.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for South Hills Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $344 (2.3%) $14,745 (97.7%) $15,089
2020 $300 (2.0%) $14,674 (98.0%) $14,974
2021 $752 (4.3%) $16,734 (95.7%) $17,487
2022 $503 (2.6%) $18,747 (97.4%) $19,250
2023 $578 (2.6%) $22,039 (97.4%) $22,617

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Hills Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 50th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 4th of 883 Middle schools
 5.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (South Hills Middle School)74.973.8
 1.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Bloomfield Hills Schools)67.370.2
 2.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (South Hills Middle School)63.668.6
 5%
   5th Grade Math (Bloomfield Hills Schools)60.863.3
 2.5%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (South Hills Middle School)41.745.8
 4.1%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Bloomfield Hills Schools)36.741.2
 4.5%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (South Hills Middle School)52.373.7
 21.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Bloomfield Hills Schools)63.366
 2.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (South Hills Middle School)67.276
 8.8%
   6th Grade Math (Bloomfield Hills Schools)6965.2
 3.8%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (South Hills Middle School)71.469.9
 1.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Bloomfield Hills Schools)68.168.3
 0.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (South Hills Middle School)73.174.7
 1.6%
   7th Grade Math (Bloomfield Hills Schools)69.467.6
 1.8%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (South Hills Middle School)48.267.3
 19.1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Bloomfield Hills Schools)47.852.9
 5.1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (South Hills Middle School)89.587.1
 2.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Bloomfield Hills Schools)89.686
 3.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (South Hills Middle School)71.374.8
 3.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Bloomfield Hills Schools)68.165.9
 2.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)41.436.3
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students733664
 9.4%
African American5544
 20%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian6270
 12.9%
Hispanic2221
 4.5%
Pacific Islander00
White537495
 7.8%
Two or More Races5632
 42.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients6.3%10.1%
 3.8%


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Yes! South Hills Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 36th of 897 Michigan middle schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 609 students attended South Hills Middle School.

Students at South Hills Middle School are 75% White, 9% African American, 8% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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