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Jefferson Middle School vs. Malow Junior High School

Should you attend Jefferson Middle School or Malow Junior High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Jefferson Middle School
27900 Rockwood St
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48081
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Malow Junior High School
6400 25 Mile Rd
Utica, MI 48316
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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Malow Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 974 students in grades 6-8, Jefferson Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 1,024 students in grades 7-9, Malow Junior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
7-9
Total Students
974 students
1,024 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Jefferson Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Malow Junior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Jefferson Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Malow Junior High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
45 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Jefferson Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Malow Junior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
23:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lakeview Public Schools (Macomb) and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Malow Junior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Utica Community Schools and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1136 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
#346 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Jefferson Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Malow Junior High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
34%
(Top 50% in MI)
55%
(Top 20% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jefferson Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lakeview Public Schools (Macomb) and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Malow Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Utica Community Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
53%
(Top 30% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
66%
(Top 20% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jefferson Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lakeview Public Schools (Macomb) and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Malow Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Utica Community Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
39%
(Top 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
47%
(Top 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jefferson Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Lakeview Public Schools (Macomb) and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Malow Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Utica Community Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Jefferson Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Malow Junior High School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
353
-
Grade 7 Students
329
344
Grade 8 Students
292
340
Grade 9 Students
-
340

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Jefferson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Lakeview Public Schools (Macomb) and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
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% Asian
1%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Jefferson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lakeview Public Schools (Macomb) and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Malow Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Utica Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Jefferson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lakeview Public Schools (Macomb) and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Malow Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Utica Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
19%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Jefferson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lakeview Public Schools (Macomb) and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Malow Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Utica Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
66%
84%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Jefferson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lakeview Public Schools (Macomb) and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Malow Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Utica Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Jefferson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lakeview Public Schools (Macomb) and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Malow Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Utica Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.52
0.29
This chart showcases the diversity score of Jefferson Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lakeview Public Schools (Macomb) and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Malow Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Utica Community Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
26%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Jefferson Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lakeview Public Schools (Macomb) and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Malow Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Utica Community Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Jefferson Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lakeview Public Schools (Macomb) and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Malow Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Utica Community Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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