Nice Community School District
School District · Ishpeming, Michigan
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,100
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,100
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Evaluating Nice Community School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Nice Community School District 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.
Aspen Ridge Elementary School
Ishpeming · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Westwood High School
Ishpeming · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#115 of 533
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.8
above Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,100
+$517 vs Michigan median
District size
1,157 students
Typical than Michigan median
Top-Rated Schools in Nice Community School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aspen Ridge Elementary School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Westwood High School | 6.9 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Nice Community School District
Nice Community School District is a Ishpeming, Michigan school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 1,157 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.2:1. The district invests $15,100 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.0/10, Nice Community School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Aspen Ridge Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.1/10.
In standardized testing, Nice Community School District students show an average math proficiency of 40.0% and ELA proficiency of 57.5%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Nice Community School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Nice Community School District with test data.
Schools in Nice Community School District
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Ishpeming
- Total Enrollment
- 1,157
- Teachers (FTE)
- 76
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Nice Community School District?
Nice Community School District has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Nice Community School District?
The average composite rating for Nice Community School District is 7.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Nice Community School District?
Nice Community School District spends $15,100 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Nice Community School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Nice Community School District is 15.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Nice Community School District?
Aspen Ridge Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Nice Community School District with a composite score of 7.1/10.
What are the test scores in Nice Community School District?
Across schools in Nice Community School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 40.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 57.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
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
- 7.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 40.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 57.5%
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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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