What's the Only Michigan School to Make ‘50 Best Middle Schools’ List?

Birmingham Covington District 3-8 School of Bloomfield Hills was  ranked  No 32 in “The 50 Best Middle Schools in the U.S.” ranking by TheBestSchools.org.

BCS was the only Michigan school to make the list, based on several weighted factors, including academic excellence, NAEP scores, state assessment scores, received awards and rankings, geographical diversity, and reputation.

TheBestSchools.org is a leading resource for prospective students seeking a college or university degree. Many schools in the United States reference its college and university rankings.

Here’s what the group said about BCS,  a public magnet school serving more than 600 students in grades 3 through 8 throughout the Birmingham Public School District:

“Space in the school is limited. Those who apply are placed in an enrollment lottery and, once enrolled, students join one of three teams. Middle school students join the 7/8 team and have many opportunities available to them not generally offered in public school, such as the Engineering Technology Program and the project-based Thinkering Studio, where students collaborate to use technology and other media to create projects together.

For those who do not find a place at BCS, there is a waiting list. BCS students benefit from an advanced curriculum that teaches literacy and technology across the curriculum.

Awards and Rankings:

• Ranked #1 middle school in the state by SchoolDigger.com

• Rated 8 (on a scale of 10) by GreatSchools.com