For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,726 students in Utica, MI.
The top ranked public middle schools in Utica, MI are Malow Junior High School, Shelby Junior High School and Eppler Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Utica, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Utica have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Utica, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Malow Junior High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6400 25 Mile Rd
Utica, MI 48316
(586) 797-3500
Utica, MI 48316
(586) 797-3500
Grades: 7-9
| 1,024 students
Rank: #22.
Shelby Junior High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
51700 Van Dyke Ave
Utica, MI 48316
(586) 797-3700
Utica, MI 48316
(586) 797-3700
Grades: 7-9
| 1,075 students
Rank: #33.
Eppler Junior High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
45461 Brownell St
Utica, MI 48317
(586) 797-2900
Utica, MI 48317
(586) 797-2900
Grades: 7-9
| 627 students
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School
Location
Grades
Students
51041 Shelby Rd
Utica, MI 48316
(586) 797-4800
Utica, MI 48316
(586) 797-4800
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
3423 Auburn Road
Utica, MI 48317
(586) 797-5500
Utica, MI 48317
(586) 797-5500
Grades: PK-K
| 29 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Utica, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in Utica, MI include Malow Junior High School, Shelby Junior High School and Eppler Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Utica?
3 public middle schools are located in Utica.
What is the racial composition of students in Utica?
Utica public middle schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Utica are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Utica include: Shelby Junior High School vs. Malow Junior High School, Malow Junior High School vs. Shelby Junior High School, Eppler Junior High School vs. Shelby Junior High School
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