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Bemis Junior High School

12500 19 MILE RD, STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48313Utica Community Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 07–08Non-Charter
805
Students
Total enrolled
$13,893
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
21.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 38% vs nat'l
48/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 805 students in grades 07–08 in STERLING HEIGHTS, Michigan.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,893 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 48th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Bemis Junior High School is a large middle in STERLING HEIGHTS, Michigan, serving grades 07–08 with 805 students. The district invests $13,893 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 43% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Bemis Junior High School

805
Total Students
21.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
43%
Free Lunch
38
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
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Highlighted grades (07–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution404 male · 401 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility43%
National avg 52% · 350 students
Student Composition
80%
8%
Asian4%
White80%
Hispanic / Latino4%
Black8%
Multiracial4%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 263447007003

Academic Outcomes at Bemis Junior High School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
48
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 48th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 74th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 48313

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,893Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,893
State avg
$37,188
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,113
Student Support$2,640
Administration$1,667
Operations$2,084
Other$1,389
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,893 spent per student, an estimated $6,154 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
63%
27%
State government
63.4%
Local (property tax)
27.1%
Federal programs
9.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Beacon Tree Elementary SchoolRichard J Duncan ElementaryFloyd Ebeling Elementary SchoolSchuchard Elementary School
+16 more
↓
Middle
Malow Junior High SchoolShelby Junior High SchoolDavis Junior High SchoolFrank Jeannette Jr High School
+2 more
↓
High School
Adlai Stevenson High SchoolEisenhower High SchoolHenry Ford II High SchoolUtica High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades07 – 08
Location—
CountyMacomb County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictUtica Community Schools →
Phone: (586)797-2500
NCES ID: 263447007003
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in STERLING HEIGHTS seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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1,977 students · 09–12
● 48 opp55% FRL
High
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1,835 students · 10–12
● 52 opp21% FRL
High
Henry Ford II High School
1,717 students · 09–12
● 48 opp37% FRL
High
Utica High School
1,368 students · 10–12
● 41 opp36% FRL
Mid
Malow Junior High School
1,043 students · 07–09
● 52 opp27% FRL
Mid
Shelby Junior High School
1,025 students · 07–09
● 52 opp25% FRL
Mid
Davis Junior High School
728 students · 07–09
58% FRL
Elem
Beacon Tree Elementary School
725 students · PK–06
15% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
12500 19 MILE RD, STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48313
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.