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Malow Junior High School

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Malow Junior High School ranks 112 th of 896 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-9

112^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 896 Michigan Middle Schools

Better than 88% of Michigan middle schools

Summary

Malow Junior High School in Shelby Township, MI, is a large, highly-rated public school serving 1,084 students in grades 7-9 as part of the Utica Community Schools district, which itself earns a 4-star rating statewide.

If your child has a knack for math and science, Malow is a standout choice. In the most recent testing, 7th-grade math proficiency hit 49.9%—a full 21% higher than the district average and 50% higher than the state average. The school's 8th-grade science scores are even more impressive, with 61% of students proficient, compared to 46.1% for the district and 39.2% statewide. This puts Malow ahead of nearby Shelby Junior High School (54.8% science) and Romeo Middle School (47.4% science). The school also does an exceptional job supporting students from lower-income households—this group ranks in the 86th percentile statewide, a major jump from the 70th percentile just two years ago. Attendance is strong too, with a chronic absenteeism rate of 13.4%, less than half the state average of 27.9%.

One thing to keep in mind: while Malow shines in STEM subjects, its English Language Arts scores are less dominant. For example, 7th-grade ELA proficiency (43.4%) sits slightly below the district average (44.8%), though still above the state. The school also achieves its results efficiently—with a student-teacher ratio of 22.2 and per-student spending of $13,683, both less favorable than peers like Eppler Junior High School (17.0 ratio, $17,335 spending), yet Malow still outperforms them academically. Overall, Malow ranks in the 88th percentile of Michigan middle schools, making it a top-tier option for families prioritizing strong math and science preparation.

1,084

Students ?

22.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,683

Per pupil spending ?

27.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

6400 25 Mile Rd
Shelby Township, MI 48316-1702

(586) 797-3500

District: Utica Community Schools

Students who attend Malow Junior High School usually attend:

High:

Eisenhower High School

Feeder schools for Malow Junior High School:

Elementary:	Crissman Elementary School
	Morgan Elementary School
	Switzer Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.7%

Hispanic:

7.8%

Asian:

4.9%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 85th percentile in 2016 → 88th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Michigan average (60% vs 44% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 12% of Michigan middle schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Utica Community Schools

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Large classes — about 22 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school60%

District avg52%

Michigan avg44%

112^th of 896

Michigan public middle schools ?

Top 12%▲ up 2 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 6Middle Schools in the Utica Community Schools

177^th of 625Utica Community Schools among Michigan districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	84.2	112 of 896	87.5%	★★★★☆
2025	77.7	152 of 890	82.9%	★★★★☆
2024	80.5	123 of 897	86.3%	★★★★☆
2023	85.6	103 of 883	88.3%	★★★★☆
2022	82.7	97 of 776	87.5%	★★★★☆
2021	74.7	118 of 675	82.5%	★★★★☆
2019	91.0	59 of 792	92.6%	★★★★★
2018	87.9	83 of 838	90.1%	★★★★★
2017	84.0	93 of 821	88.7%	★★★★☆
2016	80.4	134 of 894	85.0%	★★★★☆
2015	75.5	172 of 919	81.3%	★★★★☆
2014	88.6	71 of 921	92.3%	★★★★★
2013	91.7	47 of 919	94.9%	★★★★★
2012	91.7	44 of 900	95.1%	★★★★★
2011	80.3	111 of 858	87.1%	★★★★☆
2010	80.8	98 of 851	88.5%	★★★★☆
2009	81.2	108 of 847	87.2%	★★★★☆
2008	82.6	85 of 839	89.9%	★★★★☆
2007	75.3	188 of 823	77.2%	★★★★☆
2006	83.4	78 of 806	90.3%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	86.0	25 of 338	92.6%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	57.0	44 of 87	49.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	66.1	33 of 85	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	49.6	53 of 88	39.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	72.2	31 of 87	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	67.8	33 of 104	68.3%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	24.3	81 of 108	25.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	19.7	95 of 106	10.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	33.4	46 of 72	36.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	43.1	71 of 154	53.9%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	81.0	110 of 789	86.1%	★★★★☆
2025	75.0	137 of 789	82.6%	★★★★☆
2024	79.7	101 of 771	86.9%	★★★★☆
2023	81.0	98 of 770	87.3%	★★★★☆
2022	75.6	108 of 657	83.6%	★★★★☆
2021	67.0	116 of 521	77.7%	★★★★☆
2019	87.7	62 of 658	90.6%	★★★★★
2018	81.1	124 of 794	84.4%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	37.1	151 of 260	41.9%	★★☆☆☆
2025	15.3	248 of 265	6.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	32.0	180 of 257	30.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	40.8	146 of 246	40.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	55.6	101 of 266	62.0%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	75.5	120 of 834	85.6%	★★★★☆
2025	64.1	225 of 832	73.0%	★★★★☆
2024	61.8	249 of 836	70.2%	★★★★☆
2023	72.2	138 of 825	83.3%	★★★★☆
2022	67.2	148 of 691	78.6%	★★★★☆
2021	57.0	176 of 523	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	91.8	18 of 672	97.3%	★★★★★
2018	77.4	109 of 815	86.6%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	83.0	102 of 813	87.5%	★★★★☆
2025	74.4	159 of 798	80.1%	★★★★☆
2024	75.5	143 of 786	81.8%	★★★★☆
2023	84.8	98 of 776	87.4%	★★★★☆
2022	83.5	87 of 658	86.8%	★★★★☆
2021	73.8	98 of 540	81.9%	★★★★☆
2019	90.9	50 of 639	92.2%	★★★★★
2018	90.4	56 of 797	93.0%	★★★★★

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	46.7	92 of 195	52.8%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	51.5	90 of 236	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	28.3	190 of 244	22.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	47.1	86 of 201	57.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	49.6	81 of 199	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	72.3	19 of 70	72.9%	★★★★☆
2019	54.3	38 of 76	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	40.2	219 of 377	41.9%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	79.7	115 of 687	83.3%	★★★★☆
2025	72.2	157 of 696	77.4%	★★★★☆
2024	73.2	146 of 701	79.2%	★★★★☆
2023	79.0	112 of 688	83.7%	★★★★☆
2022	75.6	122 of 638	80.9%	★★★★☆
2021	68.4	136 of 577	76.4%	★★★★☆
2019	87.1	65 of 624	89.6%	★★★★☆
2018	80.6	98 of 678	85.5%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

African American (2025)93rd percentile+10 vs school

Male (2026)87th percentile~ school

Female (2026)86th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)86th percentile~ school

White (2026)83rd percentile-4 vs school

Special Education (2026)62nd percentile-26 vs school

Multi-racial (2026)53rd percentile-35 vs school

Asian (2026)49th percentile-38 vs school

Hispanic (2026)42nd percentile-46 vs school

English Language Learner (2026)25th percentile-62 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts79%+16 vs state

Social Studies62%+12 vs state

Science61%+22 vs state

Mathematics53%+20 vs state

Math50%+17 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				PSAT English Language Arts (2026)		PSAT Mathematics (2026)		M-Step English Language Arts (2026)					M-Step Math (2026)					M-Step Science (2026)		M-Step Social Studies (2026)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT English Language Arts 9th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 9th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Malow Junior High School	Public	7-9	6400 25 Mile Rd	Shelby Township	48316	Macomb County	Utica Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(586) 797-3500	1,084	49	22.2	27.7%	886 (81.7%)	30 (2.8%)	85 (7.8%)	53 (4.9%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (2.6%)	84.2	112^th of 896 public middle schools	87.5%		77.7	152^nd of 890 public middle schools	82.9%	40	80.3	77.2	55.5	50.3					43.4					49.9		61.0		62.0	$13,683	$564	$13,119
Shelby Junior High School	Public	7-9	51700 Van Dyke Ave	Shelby Township	48316	Macomb County	Utica Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(586) 797-3700	1,073	48	22.4	27.8%	927 (86.4%)	33 (3.1%)	37 (3.4%)	47 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (2.7%)	79.2	145^th of 896 public middle schools	83.8%		80.8	132^nd of 890 public middle schools	85.2%	13	76.4	73.9	41.8	46.4					48.7					42.4		54.8		63.4	$14,820	$2,368	$12,452
Eppler Junior High School	Public	7-9	45461 Brownell St	Utica	48317	Macomb County	Utica Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(586) 797-2900	589	35	17.0	45.0%	467 (79.3%)	22 (3.7%)	42 (7.1%)	31 (5.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	25 (4.2%)	58.7	310^th of 896 public middle schools	65.4%		68.3	228^th of 890 public middle schools	74.4%	82	70.3	70.1	26.3	39.0					35.6					36.8		32.4		65.9	$17,335	$569	$16,766
Iroquois Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	48301 Romeo Plank Rd	Macomb	48044	Macomb County	Chippewa Valley Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(586) 723-3700	814	37	22.0	25.6%	661 (81.2%)	59 (7.2%)	28 (3.4%)	33 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (4.1%)	79.3	144^th of 896 public middle schools	83.9%		76.7	157^th of 890 public middle schools	82.4%	13	80.6		50.0					40.0	47.2				40.0	53.7		51.5		65.0	$12,920	$753	$12,167
Bemis Junior High School	Public	7-8	12500 19 Mile Rd	Sterling Heights	48313	Macomb County	Utica Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(586) 797-2500	742	35	21.0	43.0%	553 (74.5%)	64 (8.6%)	41 (5.5%)	46 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	37 (5.0%)	78.2	152^nd of 896 public middle schools	83.0%		74.3	177^th of 890 public middle schools	80.1%	25	71.2		45.0						53.4					45.4		46.7		61.3	$13,850	$564	$13,285
Avondale Gifted and Talented Education	Public, Magnet	2-8	1435 W Auburn Rd	Rochester Hills	48309	Oakland County	Avondale School District	No	Yes	No	No	(248) 537-6400	381	25	15.5	3.1%	154 (40.4%)	6 (1.6%)	15 (3.9%)	204 (53.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	615.2		598.5		1329.0	1435.2	1538.2	92.6	1735.7	1342.4	1438.1	1530.6	1633.6	1737.0	1540.5	1838.3	94.5	1845.0	$16,466	$766	$15,701
Avondale Middle School	Public	6-8	1445 W Auburn Rd	Rochester Hills	48309	Oakland County	Avondale School District	No	No	No	No	(248) 537-6300	639	43	14.6	48.0%	214 (33.5%)	256 (40.1%)	114 (17.8%)	50 (7.8%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	34.9	567^th of 896 public middle schools	36.7%		34.3	570^th of 890 public middle schools	36.0%	3	58.8		19.2					27.2	31.1				19.6	20.3		31.8		39.2	$18,416	$1,418	$16,998
Frank Jeannette Junior High School	Public	7-9	40400 Gulliver Dr	Sterling Heights	48310	Macomb County	Utica Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(586) 797-3300	716	40	17.9	77.4%	492 (68.7%)	82 (11.5%)	35 (4.9%)	81 (11.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (3.6%)	43.1	488^th of 896 public middle schools	45.5%		41.5	512^th of 890 public middle schools	42.5%	24	58.6	48.5	28.7	25.1					32.6					25.8		29.6		44.0	$17,188	$900	$16,288
Romeo Middle School	Public	6-8	11091 32 Mile Rd	Bruce Township	48065	Macomb County	Romeo Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(586) 752-0240	1,196	64	18.8	21.4%	1,019 (85.2%)	20 (1.7%)	101 (8.4%)	10 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (3.8%)	77	163^rd of 896 public middle schools	81.8%		79.1	146^th of 890 public middle schools	83.6%	17	82.7		49.9					38.0	44.9				39.1	50.7		47.4		67.1	$12,760	$244	$12,516
Seneca Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	47200 Heydenreich Rd	Macomb	48044	Macomb County	Chippewa Valley Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(586) 723-3900	1,078	48	22.4	25.4%	789 (73.2%)	118 (10.9%)	51 (4.7%)	40 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	80 (7.4%)	71.8	205^th of 896 public middle schools	77.1%		70.1	208^th of 890 public middle schools	76.6%	3	74.6		34.0					44.4	47.0				39.1	48.3		44.7		58.5	$12,735	$765	$11,970

Frequently Asked Questions about Malow Junior High School

How many students attend Malow Junior High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,084 students attended Malow Junior High School.

What district is Malow Junior High School in?

Utica Community Schools

Is Malow Junior High School a good school?

Malow Junior High School ranks 112^th of 896 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Malow Junior High School?

Students at Malow Junior High School are 82% White, 8% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 3% African American, 3% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Malow Junior High School attend?

Students who attend Malow Junior High School usually go on to attend Eisenhower High School

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