Summary:
The city of Sterling Heights, Michigan is home to 6 middle schools, a mix of public schools from the Utica Community Schools and Warren Consolidated Schools districts. These schools serve students in grades 6-8 and provide a range of academic and extracurricular opportunities.
Among the standout schools in the area are Bemis Junior High School and Heritage Junior High School, both of which rank in the top 25% of middle schools in Michigan and have earned 4-star ratings. These schools boast strong test scores, particularly in English Language Arts, and low chronic absenteeism rates. In contrast, Grissom Middle School and Carleton Middle School, part of the Warren Consolidated Schools district, have lower academic performance and higher chronic absenteeism rates.
The data reveals that the Utica Community Schools district, which includes Bemis, Davis, Frank Jeannette, and Heritage Junior High Schools, generally outperforms the Warren Consolidated Schools district. This is evident in the higher test scores, lower chronic absenteeism, and better overall rankings of the Utica schools. Additionally, there appears to be a correlation between school spending and academic performance, with the higher-spending schools generally achieving better results.
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