Eppler Junior High School

eppler.uticak12.org/

589 Students

Middle School 7th - 9th

School Overview

Eppler Junior High School, located in Utica, Michigan, is a public school serving students in grades 7 through 9 as part of the Utica Community Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and the more rigorous demands of high school. By focusing on both academic achievement and social-emotional development, Eppler aims to prepare its students for future success in a diverse and evolving world.

In addition to its core curriculum, Eppler Junior High provides a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, clubs, and elective programs that allow students to explore their personal interests and talents. The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and maintains an active partnership with families to ensure a well-rounded educational experience. Through a combination of dedicated instruction and a wide range of developmental activities, Eppler strives to create a positive school culture where students feel encouraged to grow as scholars and individuals.

589

Total Students

34.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Eppler Junior High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	467
Hispanic	42
Black	22
Asian	31
Two or More	25
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
467 (79.3%)
Hispanic
42 (7.1%)
Asian
31 (5.3%)
Two or More
25 (4.2%)
Black
22 (3.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (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)797-2900
Website:	http://eppler.uticak12.org/
Grade Range:	7th - 9th
Total Students:	589
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	247
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 7 186

Grade 8 208

Grade 9 195