A
Very Good
90/100

Bemis Junior High School

📚 07 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 12500 19 MILE RD, Sterling Heights, MI 48313
Overall
A
90/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
Reading 64% · Math 49% proficient · 81st percentile in Michigan
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Michigan schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

90
Repit Score
out of 100
787
Students
enrolled
21.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%81/100reading 85th percentile, math 77th percentile among Michigan middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%70/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 43% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Michigan schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +16 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Michigan. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency64% (+18 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency49% (+13 pts vs. state avg 36%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Michigan state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White64%50%reading +8 pts, math +5 pts75th percentile (list)
Black45%25%reading +21 pts, math +11 pts88th percentile (list)
Hispanic70%30%reading +32 pts, math +5 pts86th percentile (list)
Asian85%75%reading +11 pts, math +4 pts64th percentile (list)
Multiracial70%30%reading +24 pts, math -4 pts76th percentile (list)
Low-income47%33%reading +14 pts, math +10 pts78th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 12500 19 MILE RD
City Sterling Heights
ZIP Code 48313
District 2634470
NCES School ID 263447007003
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 48313

Understanding the community around Bemis Junior High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $86,560
Per Capita Income $39,210
Poverty Rate 6.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 43.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.2%
High School or Higher 93.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $236,100
Median Rent $1,175
Owner-Occupied 73.8%
Renter-Occupied 26.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Bemis Junior High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.7%
Female 51.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 76.4%
Black 7.8%
Hispanic/Latino 5.1%
Asian 6.0%
Two or More Races 4.6%
American Indian 0.1%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 787
Teachers (FTE) 36.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 21.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Bemis Junior High School?
Bemis Junior High School has a Repit School Score of 90 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Bemis Junior High School?
Bemis Junior High School has 787 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.9:1.
What grades does Bemis Junior High School serve?
Bemis Junior High School serves grades 07 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Bemis Junior High School receive per student?
Bemis Junior High School receives $13,844 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Bemis Junior High School in 48313 ▼
Avg Home Value
$303,352
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,573
1-Year Change
+5.1%
% Renters
26.2%

Other Schools in 48313

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026