At a glance
Reported students
1,084
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
48.77
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
22.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–09
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan middle enrollment
99th percentile
Compared with 492 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
563
Malow Junior High School: 1,084 reported students.
State peer staffing position
97th percentile
22.2:1 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
- 1,074
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50.2
- Student–teacher ratio
- 21.4:1
What the reported data says about Malow Junior High School
Malow Junior High School is a public middle school serving grades 07–09 in Shelby Township. It is one of 37 current school records connected to Utica Community Schools. NCES reports 1,084 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 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 22.2:1, 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 (81.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.8%). English learners represent 6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 3 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Malow Junior High School
- 1How do the reported 22.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 48.77 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 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
- 6%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 27.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White81.7%
- Hispanic7.8%
- Black2.8%
- Asian4.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.6%
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
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
3 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
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.
Shelby Junior High School
Middle · Grades 07–09
1,073 reported students
Davis Junior High School
Middle · Grades 07–09
1,061 reported students
Bemis Junior High School
Middle · Grades 07–08
742 reported students
Frank Jeannette Jr High School
Middle · Grades 07–09
716 reported students
Eppler Junior High School
Middle · Grades 07–09
589 reported students
Beacon Tree Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
787 reported students
Public schools near Malow 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelby Junior High School Middle · Utica Community Schools | 07–09 | 1,073 | 1.8 mi |
| Eppler Junior High School Middle · Utica Community Schools | 07–09 | 589 | 4.5 mi |
| Iroquois Middle School Middle · Chippewa Valley Schools | 06–08 | 814 | 6.3 mi |
| Bemis Junior High School Middle · Utica Community Schools | 07–08 | 742 | 6.3 mi |
| Avondale Gifted and Talented Education Middle · Avondale School District | 02–08 | 381 | 6.9 mi |
| Avondale Middle School Middle · Avondale School District | 06–08 | 639 | 7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Malow Junior High School
What grades does Malow Junior High School serve?
Malow Junior High School reports grades 07–09 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Utica Community Schools.
How many students attend Malow Junior High School?
Malow Junior High School reported 1,084 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 492 Michigan middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,074 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Malow Junior High School?
The calculated ratio is 22.2:1, based on 1,084 students and 48.77 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 Malow Junior High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Malow 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 Malow Junior High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
27.7% 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 Malow Junior High School in?
Malow 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 Malow Junior High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Shelby Junior High School (1.8 mi), Eppler Junior High School (4.5 mi), Iroquois Middle School (6.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.