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#1317 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 41% in state
Heritage Junior High School
Middle School · Utica Community Schools · Sterling Heights, MI
An Utica Community Schools middle school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
37400 DODGE PARK RD, Sterling Heights, MI 48312
- Math 42% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 55% vs MI 49% (2022)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Heritage Junior High School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 48% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (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
54.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Heritage 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat 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
$71,266
Median home value
$253,700
Median rent
$1,176/mo
College educated
30.7%
Homeownership
75.3%
Poverty rate
10.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48312; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huron Academy Grades K2Charter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | PK–12 | 0.2 mi | 259 | Compare → |
| Davis Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 7–9 | 0.8 mi | 736 | Compare → |
| Bozymowski CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 284 | Compare → |
| Parkway Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 492 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Utica Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 38
- Rank in district
- #18 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
Heritage Junior High School is listed in Utica Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Heritage Junior High School
Heritage Junior High School is a public middle school in Sterling Heights, MI, part of Utica Community Schools, serving approximately 431 students in grades 7th-9th with a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,317 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Heritage Junior High School
What grades does Heritage Junior High School serve?
Heritage Junior High School serves students in grades 7th through 9th.
How many students attend Heritage Junior High School?
Heritage Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 431 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heritage Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Heritage 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 Heritage Junior High School rank in MI?
Heritage Junior High School ranks #1,317 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Heritage Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Heritage Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Heritage Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Heritage Junior High School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Heritage Junior High School a charter school?
No, Heritage Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Heritage Junior High School a Title I school?
No, Heritage Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Heritage Junior High School?
54.8% of students at Heritage 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
- 431
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Macomb County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.1%
- Phone
- (586) 797-3100
- Area population (ZIP 48312)
- 35,026
- Area average commute
- 25.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
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 48312; 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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