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#1224 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 38% in state
Bemis Junior High School
Middle School · Utica Community Schools · Sterling Heights, MI
An Utica Community Schools middle school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
12500 19 MILE RD, Sterling Heights, MI 48313
- Math 42% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 59% vs MI 49% (2022)
- 21.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bemis Junior High School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 51% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bemis Junior High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,277/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sterling Heights), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$87,292
Median home value
$248,800
Median rent
$1,152/mo
College educated
32.1%
Homeownership
74.2%
Poverty rate
7.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48313; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 7–9 | 2.1 mi | 736 | Compare → |
| Eppler Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 7–9 | 2.2 mi | 627 | Compare → |
| Heritage Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 7–9 | 2.8 mi | 431 | Compare → |
| Huron Academy Grades K2Charter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | PK–12 | 2.9 mi | 259 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Utica Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 38
- Rank in district
- #14 of 37
- District spending per student
- $14,360NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bemis Junior High School is listed in Utica Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bemis Junior High School
Bemis Junior High School is a public middle school in Sterling Heights, MI, part of Utica Community Schools, serving approximately 787 students in grades 7th-8th with a 21.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,224 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bemis Junior High School
What grades does Bemis Junior High School serve?
Bemis Junior High School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Bemis Junior High School?
Bemis Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 787 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bemis Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bemis Junior High School is 21.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bemis Junior High School rank in MI?
Bemis Junior High School ranks #1,224 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Bemis Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bemis Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bemis Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bemis Junior High School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Bemis Junior High School a charter school?
No, Bemis Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bemis Junior High School a Title I school?
No, Bemis Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bemis Junior High School?
45.0% of students at Bemis Junior High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 787
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Macomb County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.6%
- Phone
- (586) 797-2500
- Area population (ZIP 48313)
- 33,850
- Area average commute
- 25.4 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48313; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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