Very Good
#1026 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 32% in state
Escanaba Upper Elementary
Elementary School · Escanaba Area Public Schools · Escanaba, MI
An Escanaba Area Public Schools elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1500 LUDINGTON ST, Escanaba, MI 49829
- Math 42% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 54% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Escanaba Upper Elementary score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 48% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Escanaba Upper Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 91Walker's Paradise
- Bike 60Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,354/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Escanaba), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$45,808
Median home value
$139,000
Median rent
$667/mo
College educated
18.5%
Homeownership
67.4%
Poverty rate
18.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49829; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Name Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–10 | 0.5 mi | 228 | Compare → |
| Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–12 | 3.9 mi | 72 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Escanaba Area Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $13,739NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Escanaba Upper Elementary is listed in Escanaba Area Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Escanaba Upper Elementary
Escanaba Upper Elementary is a public elementary school in Escanaba, MI, part of Escanaba Area Public Schools, serving approximately 441 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,026 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Escanaba Upper Elementary
What grades does Escanaba Upper Elementary serve?
Escanaba Upper Elementary serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Escanaba Upper Elementary?
Escanaba Upper Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 441 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Escanaba Upper Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Escanaba Upper Elementary is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Escanaba Upper Elementary rank in MI?
Escanaba Upper Elementary ranks #1,026 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Escanaba Upper Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Escanaba Upper Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Escanaba Upper Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Escanaba Upper Elementary has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Escanaba Upper Elementary a charter school?
No, Escanaba Upper Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Escanaba Upper Elementary a Title I school?
No, Escanaba Upper Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Escanaba Upper Elementary?
58.7% of students at Escanaba Upper Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 441
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Delta County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.3%
- Phone
- (906) 786-7462
- Area population (ZIP 49829)
- 16,859
- Area average commute
- 13.2 min
- Area median age
- 47.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 49829; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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