Eppler Junior High School vs. Bemis Junior High School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 627 students in grades 7-9, Eppler 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 57% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 787 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 22:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
7-9
7-8
Total Students
627 students
787 students


% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
49% | 51%


Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
36 teachers


Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1


Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#719 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#702 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)


Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
42%


Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
59%


Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%


Students by Grade
Students by Grade


Grade 7 Students
212
368
Grade 8 Students
211
419
Grade 9 Students
204
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a


% Asian
5%
6%


% Hispanic
4%
5%


% Black
5%
8%


% White
83%
76%


% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%


Diversity Score
0.31
0.41


Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
40%


Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%

