Malow Junior High School

6400 25 MILE RD
SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MI 48316

malow.uticak12.org/

1,084 Students

Middle School 7th - 9th

School Overview

Malow Junior High School, located at 6400 25 Mile Road in Shelby Township, Michigan, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Utica Community Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic standards with the social and emotional development of students in grades 7 through 9. By providing a diverse curriculum that includes core subjects, elective courses, and extracurricular activities, the school aims to prepare young adolescents for the challenges of high school and beyond.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to creating a supportive community atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage in both scholarly pursuits and personal growth. With a focus on modern learning methodologies and student-centered instruction, Malow Junior High strives to cultivate critical thinking and character development. Its location in the heart of Shelby Township makes it a central hub for the local community, emphasizing collaboration between educators, parents, and students to ensure a well-rounded educational experience.

1,084

Total Students

48.8

Full-Time Teachers

22.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Malow Junior High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	886
Hispanic	85
Black	30
Asian	53
Two or More	28
American Indian	2

White
886 (81.7%)
Hispanic
85 (7.8%)
Asian
53 (4.9%)
Black
30 (2.8%)
Two or More
28 (2.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)

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)797-3500
Website:	http://malow.uticak12.org/
Grade Range:	7th - 9th
Total Students:	1,084
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	273
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 7 382

Grade 8 364

Grade 9 338