Heritage Junior High School serves 468 students in grades 7-9.
Heritage Junior High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 7-9
- Enrollment: 468 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Heritage Junior High School's student population of 468 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 52% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
468 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Heritage Junior High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Heritage Junior High School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1257 out of 2925 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
3%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
7%
18%
White
75%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heritage Junior High School's ranking?
Heritage Junior High School is ranked #1257 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Heritage Junior High School often compared to?
Heritage Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bemis Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend Heritage Junior High School?
468 students attend Heritage Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Heritage Junior High School students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heritage Junior High School?
Heritage Junior High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Heritage Junior High School offer ?
Heritage Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is Heritage Junior High School part of?
Heritage Junior High School is part of Utica Community Schools School District.
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