Ishpeming Public School District No. 1
School District · Ishpeming, Michigan
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,359
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,359
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Evaluating Ishpeming Public School District No. 1?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Ishpeming Public School District No. 1 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.
Ishpeming High School
Ishpeming · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Birchview School
Ishpeming · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Ishpeming Middle School
Ishpeming · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#287 of 533
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.2
below Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,359
+$776 vs Michigan median
District size
677 students
Smaller than Michigan median
The short answer
Ishpeming Public School District No. 1 ranks #287 of 533 Michigan districts by overall school rating. Ishpeming Public School District No. 1's schools with real test data average 6.0/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Ishpeming High School (6.7/10), Birchview School (5.7/10), and Ishpeming Middle School (5.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Ishpeming Public School District No. 1
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ishpeming High School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Birchview School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Ishpeming Middle School | 5.7 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Ishpeming Public School District No. 1
Ishpeming Public School District No. 1 is a Ishpeming, Michigan school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 677 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.8:1. The district invests $15,359 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.0/10, Ishpeming Public School District No. 1 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Ishpeming High School, which has a composite score of 6.7/10.
In standardized testing, Ishpeming Public School District No. 1 students show an average math proficiency of 37.4% and ELA proficiency of 55.7%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Ishpeming Public School District No. 1, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Ishpeming Public School District No. 1 with test data.
Schools in Ishpeming Public School District No. 1
4 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Ishpeming
- Total Enrollment
- 677
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Ishpeming Public School District No. 1?
Ishpeming Public School District No. 1 has 4 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Ishpeming Public School District No. 1?
The average composite rating for Ishpeming Public School District No. 1 is 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Ishpeming Public School District No. 1?
Ishpeming Public School District No. 1 spends $15,359 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Ishpeming Public School District No. 1?
The average student-teacher ratio in Ishpeming Public School District No. 1 is 13.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Ishpeming Public School District No. 1?
Ishpeming High School is the highest-rated school in Ishpeming Public School District No. 1 with a composite score of 6.7/10.
What are the test scores in Ishpeming Public School District No. 1?
Across schools in Ishpeming Public School District No. 1 with test data, the average math proficiency is 37.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 55.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Ishpeming Public School District No. 1 compare to other districts in Michigan?
Ishpeming Public School District No. 1 has an average school rating of 6.0/10 across 4 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
- 6.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 37.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 55.7%
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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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