Bemis Junior High School vs Eppler Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bemis Junior High School
Sterling Heights · Public middle · Grades 7–8
742 students
Eppler Junior High School
Utica · Public middle · Grades 7–9
589 students
| Measure | Bemis Junior High School Sterling Heights, Michigan | Eppler Junior High School Utica, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #158 of 485 | #179 of 485 |
| National rank | #5581 of 15,369 | #6249 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–9 |
| Students | 742 | 589 |
| Enrollment | 742 | 589 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 47% |
| city | Sterling Heights | Utica |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bemis Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.5 vs 56.4).
- •Bemis Junior High School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 47%).
- •Bemis Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 55%).
- •Bemis Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43% vs 45%).
- •Eppler Junior High School does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 21.2).
- •Bemis Junior High School is the larger school with 742 students compared with 589.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bemis Junior High School better than Eppler Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Bemis Junior High School ranks higher (59.5 vs 56.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bemis Junior High School and Eppler Junior High School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Sterling Heights and Utica in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bemis Junior High School: 742. Eppler Junior High School: 589. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bemis Junior High School and Eppler Junior High School rank in Michigan?
Bemis Junior High School is 158th of 485 and Eppler Junior High School is 179th of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).