At a glance
Reported students
742
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
35.31
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
21:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan middle enrollment
85th percentile
Compared with 492 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
563
Bemis Junior High School: 742 reported students.
State peer staffing position
94th percentile
21:1 reported; state peer median 17.5:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 775
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38.2
- Student–teacher ratio
- 20.3:1
What the reported data says about Bemis Junior High School
Bemis Junior High School is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in Sterling Heights. It is one of 37 current school records connected to Utica Community Schools. NCES reports 742 students for 2024–25.
Among 492 middle schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 504.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 85th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 21:1, above the Michigan median of 17.5:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (74.5%) and Black (8.6%). English learners represent 8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Bemis Junior High School
- 1How do the reported 21:1 student–teacher ratio and 35.31 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 8%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 43%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.4
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White74.5%
- Hispanic5.5%
- Black8.6%
- Asian6.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Utica Community Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Frank Jeannette Jr High School
Middle · Grades 07–09
716 reported students
Eppler Junior High School
Middle · Grades 07–09
589 reported students
Davis Junior High School
Middle · Grades 07–09
1,061 reported students
Shelby Junior High School
Middle · Grades 07–09
1,073 reported students
Malow Junior High School
Middle · Grades 07–09
1,084 reported students
Richard J Duncan Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
716 reported students
Public schools near Bemis Junior High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Junior High School Middle · Utica Community Schools | 07–09 | 1,061 | 2.1 mi |
| Eppler Junior High School Middle · Utica Community Schools | 07–09 | 589 | 2.2 mi |
| Wyandot Middle School Middle · Chippewa Valley Schools | 06–08 | 844 | 3.1 mi |
| Huron Academy Grades 38 Middle · Charter · Huron Academy | 03–08 | 408 | 3.7 mi |
| Frank Jeannette Jr High School Middle · Utica Community Schools | 07–09 | 716 | 4.1 mi |
| Carleton Middle School Middle · Warren Consolidated Schools | 06–08 | 638 | 4.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Bemis Junior High School
What grades does Bemis Junior High School serve?
Bemis Junior High School reports grades 07–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Utica Community Schools.
How many students attend Bemis Junior High School?
Bemis Junior High School reported 742 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 85th percentile among 492 Michigan middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 775 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Bemis Junior High School?
The calculated ratio is 21:1, based on 742 students and 35.31 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 17.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Bemis Junior High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Bemis Junior High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Utica Community Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Bemis Junior High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
43% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Bemis Junior High School in?
Bemis Junior High School is part of Utica Community Schools, based in Sterling Heights, MI, which operates 37 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Bemis Junior High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Davis Junior High School (2.1 mi), Eppler Junior High School (2.2 mi), Wyandot Middle School (3.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.