Frank Jeannette Junior High School

Summary:

Frank Jeannette Junior High School is a public middle school serving grades 7-9 in Sterling Heights, Michigan, with a student population of 656 as of the 2022-2023 school year. While the school is part of the Utica Community Schools district, which is ranked 166 out of 610 districts in Michigan, Frank Jeannette Junior High School faces several key challenges that set it apart from its peers.

One notable difference is the school's racial makeup, with a higher percentage of White (70.27%) and Asian (10.06%) students compared to the surrounding schools. However, this diversity does not translate to academic success, as Frank Jeannette Junior High School's test scores are generally lower than the district and state averages. For example, the school's 7th-grade English Language Arts proficiency rate was 34.7%, compared to 46.9% for the Utica Community Schools district and 37.9% for the state of Michigan. Additionally, the school has a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate of 32.2%, well above the range of 12.4% to 42.1% seen in nearby schools.

Socioeconomic factors also play a role, as Frank Jeannette Junior High School has a much higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (79.57%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 14.57% to 84.22%. This, combined with a higher student-teacher ratio of 18.2, suggests that the school faces significant challenges in supporting its student population. When compared to other middle schools in the Utica Community Schools district and the nearby Troy School District, Frank Jeannette Junior High School consistently underperforms, with schools like Eppler Junior High, Heritage Junior High, and the Troy district schools outperforming it across various metrics.


Detail:

Public 7-9

 40400 Gulliver Dr
       Sterling Heights, MI  48310-1733


(586) 797-3300

District: Utica Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
501st of 897 Michigan Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,835 Help


Students who attend Frank Jeannette Junior High School usually attend:

High:    Adlai Stevenson High School

Feeder schools for Frank Jeannette Junior High School:

Elementary:    Schuchard Elementary School
    West Utica Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.2 Help
Number of students:  656

Racial breakdown:

White:
70.3%
African American:
11.3%
Asian:
10.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  79.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Frank Jeannette Junior High School ranks worse than 55.9% of middle schools in Michigan. It also ranks last among 7 ranked middle schools in the Utica Community Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.88. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Frank Jeannette Junior High School has the largest middle school student body size in the Utica Community Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Frank Jeannette Junior High School is $14,835, which is the 2nd highest among 7 middle schools in the Utica Community Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Frank Jeannette Junior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Frank Jeannette Junior High School 501st of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Frank Jeannette Junior High School in the ranking list.)

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Utica Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Utica Community Schools 166th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Frank Jeannette Junior High School

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Rank History for all students at Frank Jeannette Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 57.89 426th 806 47.1%
2007 62.11 387th 823 53.0%
2008 49.46 557th 839 33.6%
2009 59.08 459th 847 45.8%
2010 48.32 583rd 851 31.5%
2011 51.88 543rd 858 36.7%
2012 57.51 377th 900 58.1%
2013 60.76 335th 919 63.5%
2014 62.62 318th 921 65.5%
2015 64.09 300th 919 67.4%
2016 62.41 300th 894 66.4%
2017 57.40 297th 821 63.8%
2018 71.05 225th 838 73.2%
2019 53.27 328th 792 58.6%
2021 20.69 562nd 675 16.7%
2022 38.47 467th 776 39.8%
2023 45.48 451st 883 48.9%
2024 41.88 501st 897 44.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Frank Jeannette Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.23 56th 154 63.6%
2022 25.41 30th 38 21.1%
2023 31.02 50th 72 30.6%
2024 22.78 74th 88 15.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Frank Jeannette Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.40 296th 377 21.5%
2024 29.29 147th 201 26.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Frank Jeannette Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.41 89th 815 89.1%
2019 65.13 174th 672 74.1%
2021 23.62 438th 523 16.3%
2022 48.30 333rd 691 51.8%
2023 55.48 306th 825 62.9%
2024 54.61 312th 836 62.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Frank Jeannette Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.84 190th 794 76.1%
2019 46.95 327th 658 50.3%
2021 17.34 462nd 521 11.3%
2022 31.95 456th 657 30.6%
2023 40.98 437th 770 43.2%
2024 36.53 481st 771 37.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Frank Jeannette Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.28 231st 797 71.0%
2019 50.90 275th 639 57.0%
2021 16.19 488th 540 9.6%
2022 35.22 416th 658 36.8%
2023 42.15 431st 776 44.5%
2024 39.51 462nd 786 41.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Frank Jeannette Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.05 16th 104 84.6%
2022 56.05 29th 57 49.1%
2023 56.35 42nd 87 51.7%
2024 56.79 44th 88 50.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Frank Jeannette Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.78 87th 366 76.2%
2019 64.64 54th 196 72.4%
2023 39.98 169th 310 45.5%
2024 57.38 99th 300 67.0%
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Rank History for White students at Frank Jeannette Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.03 264th 678 61.1%
2019 35.50 397th 624 36.4%
2021 12.16 543rd 577 5.9%
2022 23.02 509th 638 20.2%
2023 26.55 526th 688 23.5%
2024 22.86 567th 701 19.1%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a student
Sunday, January 6, 2019

Open Quote I attended this school for two years. The teachers are great, but the students had no passion whatsoever towards their education. The class fails to get to concepts because other students are causing distractions and complaining towards learning. Not a school to attend if you want to be in a learning environment. I switched out to The International Academy of Troy, and everything about that school is amazing and unique! Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, January 5, 2012

Open Quote Very bad school with undisciplined students. Counselors are lazy and do not know how to fix my child's schedule. Very unorganized school. Also very racist and biased towards culture. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Frank Jeannette Junior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 733 4 31 16 8 n/a n/a 0 792
1989 717 4 57 6 2 n/a n/a 0 786
1990 729 4 54 17 2 n/a n/a 0 806
1991 735 6 40 17 5 n/a n/a 0 803
1992 767 8 41 15 1 n/a n/a 0 832
1993 773 6 42 12 2 n/a n/a 0 835
1994 851 9 23 6 1 n/a n/a 0 890
1995 856 18 56 11 2 n/a n/a 0 943
1996 856 18 56 11 2 n/a n/a 0 943
1997 893 16 60 14 6 n/a n/a 0 989
1998 857 17 53 11 1 n/a n/a 0 939
1999 818 16 81 16 0 n/a n/a 0 931
2000 832 18 65 4 3 n/a n/a 0 922
2001 820 20 87 10 2 n/a n/a 0 939
2002 943 30 41 12 3 n/a n/a 7 1036
2003 943 30 41 12 3 n/a n/a 7 1036
2004 889 42 49 14 2 n/a n/a 1 997
2005 861 44 38 12 2 n/a n/a 0 957
2006 838 49 34 15 2 n/a n/a 0 938
2007 714 55 90 24 0 n/a n/a 5 888
2008 736 68 79 23 n/a n/a n/a 6 912
2009 759 74 52 22 0 n/a n/a 4 911
2010 792 100 42 23 1 n/a n/a 2 960
2011 774 89 33 21 0 1 2 0 920
2012 675 90 25 20 0 0 6 0 816
2013 670 75 23 16 0 2 6 0 792
2014 692 60 26 19 0 2 9 0 808
2015 699 58 39 16 0 2 10 0 824
2016 699 63 46 16 0 3 11 0 838
2017 654 83 51 24 0 2 21 0 835
2018 602 87 47 23 1 2 20 0 782
2019 591 75 44 21 1 5 22 0 759
2020 549 60 45 17 0 3 22 0 696
2021 535 54 51 24 6 2 28 0 700
2022 520 78 62 23 1 1 28 0 713
2023 461 74 66 27 0 0 28 0 656

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Frank Jeannette Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 792 n/a n/a n/a
1989 786 n/a n/a 3.2
1990 806 44.0 18.3 3.8
1991 803 n/a n/a n/a
1992 832 n/a n/a 7.1
1993 835 n/a 0.0 9.8
1994 890 44.0 20.2 7.2
1995 943 43.0 21.9 6.4
1996 943 43.0 21.9 6.4
1997 989 45.0 22.0 9.2
1998 939 45.0 20.9 7.5
1999 931 43.0 21.7 6.1
2000 922 43.0 21.4 11.1
2001 939 43.5 21.6 14.3
2002 1036 49.9 20.8 20
2003 1036 49.9 20.8 20
2004 997 49.5 20.1 19.4
2005 957 45.8 20.9 22.3
2006 938 46.4 20.2 25.2
2007 888 41.8 21.2 20.5
2008 912 46.8 19.5 21.4
2009 911 43.9 20.8 25.9
2010 960 45.1 21.2 46.7
2011 920 41.3 22.2 50.5
2012 816 35.7 22.8 54.4
2013 792 38.7 20.4 55.8
2014 808 43.3 18.6 59
2015 824 44.0 18.7 58.5
2016 838 41.0 20.4 59.3
2017 835 44.4 18.8 60.6
2018 782 40.7 19.2 66.1
2019 759 40.0 18.9 71
2020 696 38.6 18.0 70.5
2021 700 40.4 17.3 74.7
2022 713 37.2 19.1 73.4
2023 656 36.0 18.2 79.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Frank Jeannette Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 792 n/a n/a n/a
1989 786 n/a n/a 3.2
1990 806 44.0 18.3 3.8
1991 803 n/a n/a n/a
1992 832 n/a n/a 7.1
1993 835 n/a 0.0 9.8
1994 890 44.0 20.2 7.2
1995 943 43.0 21.9 6.4
1996 943 43.0 21.9 6.4
1997 989 45.0 22.0 9.2
1998 939 45.0 20.9 7.5
1999 931 43.0 21.7 6.1
2000 922 43.0 21.4 11.1
2001 939 43.5 21.6 14.3
2002 1036 49.9 20.8 20
2003 1036 49.9 20.8 20
2004 997 49.5 20.1 19.4
2005 957 45.8 20.9 22.3
2006 938 46.4 20.2 25.2
2007 888 41.8 21.2 20.5
2008 912 46.8 19.5 21.4
2009 911 43.9 20.8 25.9
2010 960 45.1 21.2 46.7
2011 920 41.3 22.2 50.5
2012 816 35.7 22.8 54.4
2013 792 38.7 20.4 55.8
2014 808 43.3 18.6 59
2015 824 44.0 18.7 58.5
2016 838 41.0 20.4 59.3
2017 835 44.4 18.8 60.6
2018 782 40.7 19.2 66.1
2019 759 40.0 18.9 71
2020 696 38.6 18.0 70.5
2021 700 40.4 17.3 74.7
2022 713 37.2 19.1 73.4
2023 656 36.0 18.2 79.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Frank Jeannette Junior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $570 (5.5%) $9,783 (94.5%) $10,353
2020 $494 (4.7%) $10,076 (95.3%) $10,569
2021 $871 (7.9%) $10,098 (92.1%) $10,969
2022 $990 (8.6%) $10,550 (91.4%) $11,540
2023 $1,053 (7.1%) $13,783 (92.9%) $14,835

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Frank Jeannette Junior High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 328th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 451st of 883 Middle schools
 9.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Frank Jeannette Junior High School)43.742.6
 1.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Utica Community Schools)5247
 5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Frank Jeannette Junior High School)32.829.8
 3%
   7th Grade Math (Utica Community Schools)48.840.9
 7.9%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Frank Jeannette Junior High School)26.419.2
 7.2%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Utica Community Schools)38.332.5
 5.8%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Frank Jeannette Junior High School)63.355.8
 7.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Utica Community Schools)72.468.9
 3.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Frank Jeannette Junior High School)44.532.9
 11.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Utica Community Schools)52.247.6
 4.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)41.436.3
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students759656
 13.6%
African American7574
 1.3%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian4466
 50%
Hispanic2127
 28.6%
Pacific Islander50
 100%
White591461
 22%
Two or More Races2228
 27.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients71%79.6%
 8.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Frank Jeannette Junior High School

Students at Frank Jeannette Junior High School are 70% White, 11% African American, 10% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

Students who attend Frank Jeannette Junior High School usually go on to attend Adlai Stevenson High School

Frank Jeannette Junior High School ranks 501st of 897 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 656 students attended Frank Jeannette Junior High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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