Heritage Junior High School vs. Bemis Junior High School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 448 students in grades 7-9, Heritage Junior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 805 students in grades 7-8, Bemis Junior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
7-9
7-8
Total Students
448 students
805 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
38 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#952 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#702 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
146
412
Grade 8 Students
156
393
Grade 9 Students
146
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
12%
4%
% Hispanic
2%
4%
% Black
9%
8%
% White
72%
80%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.35
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
