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#1395 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 44% in state
Eppler Junior High School
Middle School · Utica Community Schools · Utica, MI
An Utica Community Schools middle school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
45461 BROWNELL ST, Utica, MI 48317
- Math 42% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 57% vs MI 49% (2022)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Eppler Junior High School score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 38 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 50% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (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
47.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Eppler Junior High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Detroit map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,829/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Utica), 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
$72,465
Median home value
$248,700
Median rent
$1,227/mo
College educated
31.9%
Homeownership
57.3%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48317; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bemis Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 7–8 | 2.2 mi | 787 | Compare → |
| Shelby Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 7–9 | 3.1 mi | 1,075 | Compare → |
| Frank Jeannette JR High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 7–9 | 3.5 mi | 638 | Compare → |
| Davis Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 7–9 | 3.6 mi | 736 | 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.
Utica Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 38
- Rank in district
- #19 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
Eppler Junior High School is listed in Utica Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Eppler Junior High School
Eppler Junior High School is a public middle school in Utica, MI, part of Utica Community Schools, serving approximately 627 students in grades 7th-9th with a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,395 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Eppler Junior High School
What grades does Eppler Junior High School serve?
Eppler Junior High School serves students in grades 7th through 9th.
How many students attend Eppler Junior High School?
Eppler Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 627 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eppler Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eppler Junior High School is 19.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Eppler Junior High School rank in MI?
Eppler Junior High School ranks #1,395 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Eppler Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Eppler Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Eppler Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Eppler Junior High School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Eppler Junior High School a charter school?
No, Eppler Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Eppler Junior High School a Title I school?
No, Eppler Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Eppler Junior High School?
47.7% of students at Eppler 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 – 9th
- Enrollment
- 627
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Macomb County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.9%
- Phone
- (586) 797-2900
- Area population (ZIP 48317)
- 27,998
- Area average commute
- 23.4 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
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 48317; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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