- Enrollment
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sterling Heights, MI
Bemis Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Bemis Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 263447007003
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bemis Junior High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Sterling Heights · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 38.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Bemis Junior High School has class sizes larger than 76% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bemis Junior High School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Sterling Heights, MI.
School address
District: Utica Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263447007003 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Bemis Junior High School held near 787 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 263447007003 · Sterling Heights, MI Middle · MID · TRAD
742 enr · 19.5:1 · 38.5% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Adlai Stevenson High School (1,881 students)
Bemis Junior High School held near 787 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Bemis Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Adlai Stevenso
Adlai Stevenson High School
1,881 students
- Henry Ford Ii
Henry Ford Ii High School
1,663 students
- Eisenhower Hig
Eisenhower High School
1,625 students
- Utica High Sch
Utica High School
1,391 students
- Malow Junior H
Malow Junior High School
1,084 students
- This school 742
Bemis Junior High School
742 students
What this shows Bemis Junior High School reports 742 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bemis Junior High School compares
Bemis Junior High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.5:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.5% | ▼ 29% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 742 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
742
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Michigan - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,295
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 371 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 106 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 74.5%
African American 8.6%
Asian 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Two or More 5.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 74.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.8, Bemis Junior High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Utica Community Schools reports $14,295 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bemis Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adlai Stevenson High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Henry Ford Ii High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Utica High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Malow Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bemis Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,663
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,625
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,391
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,084
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~742 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bemis Junior High School
How many students attend Bemis Junior High School?
Bemis Junior High School has 742 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sterling Heights, MI. CCD year-over-year: 805 (2022-23) → 787 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bemis Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bemis Junior High School is 19.5:1, which is 11% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bemis Junior High School?
38.5% of students at Bemis Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bemis Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Bemis Junior High School is White at 74.5% of enrollment, in Sterling Heights, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bemis Junior High School?
Bemis Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bemis Junior High School rank among middle schools in Sterling Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Bemis Junior High School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Sterling Heights, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Sterling Heights on the city page.
What other schools are in Utica Community Schools?
Besides Bemis Junior High School, Utica Community Schools also operates Adlai Stevenson High School (1,881 students), Henry Ford Ii High School (1,663 students), and Eisenhower High School (1,625 students). See the Utica Community Schools district page for the complete list.