Davis Junior High School

davis.uticak12.org/

1,061 Students

Middle School 7th - 9th

School Overview

Davis Junior High School, located on Plumbrook Road in Sterling Heights, Michigan, is a prominent educational institution serving the local community within the Utica Community Schools district. The school typically serves students in grades 7 through 9, functioning as a vital transitional bridge between elementary education and the more rigorous academic environment of high school. The facility is situated in a well-established residential area, serving as a hub for academic and extracurricular development for adolescents in the region.

Academically, Davis Junior High emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that aligns with state standards, focusing on core subjects such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies. Beyond the classroom, the school encourages student engagement through a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and elective offerings, which are designed to foster social-emotional growth and personal interests. By balancing academic achievement with a supportive extracurricular culture, the school aims to prepare its students for the challenges of their upcoming high school years and beyond.

1,061

Total Students

51.2

Full-Time Teachers

20.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Davis Junior High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	834
Hispanic	37
Black	80
Asian	58
Two or More	51
Pacific Islander	1

White
834 (78.6%)
Black
80 (7.5%)
Asian
58 (5.5%)
Two or More
51 (4.8%)
Hispanic
37 (3.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Utica Community Schools
Phone:	(586)797-2700
Website:	http://davis.uticak12.org/
Grade Range:	7th - 9th
Total Students:	1,061
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	564
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 339

Grade 8 397

Grade 9 325