Bemis Junior High School vs. Heritage Junior High School
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School Overview
School
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
7-8
7-9
Total Students
805 students
448 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#702 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#952 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
30-34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
412
146
Grade 8 Students
393
156
Grade 9 Students
-
146
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
12%
% Hispanic
4%
2%
% Black
8%
9%
% White
80%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.35
0.46
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
