Escanaba Area Public Schools School District
School District · Escanaba, Michigan
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 2 high
Enrollment
2,131
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.7:1
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 2 high
Enrollment
2,131
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.7:1
Evaluating Escanaba Area Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Escanaba Area Public Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Escanaba Upper Elementary
Escanaba · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Escanaba Student Success Center
Escanaba · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Escanaba Juniorsenior High School
Escanaba · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#344 of 533
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.5
below Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,739
$844 vs Michigan median
District size
2,131 students
Larger than Michigan median
The short answer
Escanaba Area Public Schools ranks #344 of 533 Michigan districts by overall school rating. Escanaba Area Public Schools's schools with real test data average 5.7/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Escanaba Upper Elementary (7.0/10), Escanaba Student Success Center (6.3/10), and Escanaba Juniorsenior High School (5.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Escanaba Area Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Escanaba Upper Elementary | 7.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Escanaba Student Success Center | 6.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Escanaba Juniorsenior High School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Lemmer Elementary School | 5.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Webster Kindergarten Center | 4.8 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Escanaba Area Public Schools
Escanaba Area Public Schools is a Escanaba, Michigan school district serving 5 schools.The district educates 2,131 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.7:1. District-level spending was $13,739 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.7/10, Escanaba Area Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Escanaba Upper Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.0/10.
In standardized testing, Escanaba Area Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 41.1% and ELA proficiency of 52.6%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Escanaba Area Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Escanaba Area Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Escanaba Area Public Schools
5 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Escanaba
- Total Enrollment
- 2,131
- Teachers (FTE)
- 114
- District spending per student
- $13,739NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 14.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Escanaba Area Public Schools?
Escanaba Area Public Schools has 5 schools in total — 3 elementary, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Escanaba Area Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Escanaba Area Public Schools is 5.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Escanaba Area Public Schools?
Escanaba Area Public Schools's district-level spending was $13,739 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Escanaba Area Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Escanaba Area Public Schools is 18.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Escanaba Area Public Schools?
Escanaba Upper Elementary is the highest-rated school in Escanaba Area Public Schools with a composite score of 7.0/10.
What are the test scores in Escanaba Area Public Schools?
Across schools in Escanaba Area Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 41.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 52.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Escanaba Area Public Schools compare to other districts in Michigan?
Escanaba Area Public Schools has an average school rating of 5.7/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Michigan by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 41.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 52.6%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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