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#2067 of 3,192 schools in MI
Ishpeming Middle School
Middle School · Ishpeming Public School District No. 1 · Ishpeming, MI
An Ishpeming Public School District No. 1 middle school serving grades 5th – 8th.
324 E PEARL ST, Ishpeming, MI 49849
- Math 25% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 52% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ishpeming Middle School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 49 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 38% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (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 36 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ishpeming Middle School 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 81Very Walkable
- Bike 73Very Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,082/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ishpeming), 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
$63,425
Median home value
$145,600
Median rent
$769/mo
College educated
26.2%
Homeownership
80.6%
Poverty rate
12.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49849; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Negaunee Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 5–8 | 2.8 mi | 458 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Ishpeming Public School District No. 1
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,359NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ishpeming Middle School is listed in Ishpeming Public School District No. 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ishpeming Middle School
Ishpeming Middle School is a public middle school in Ishpeming, MI, part of Ishpeming Public School District No. 1, serving approximately 182 students in grades 5th-8th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,067 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ishpeming Middle School
What grades does Ishpeming Middle School serve?
Ishpeming Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Ishpeming Middle School?
Ishpeming Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 182 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ishpeming Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ishpeming Middle School is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ishpeming Middle School rank in MI?
Ishpeming Middle School ranks #2,067 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Ishpeming Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ishpeming Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Ishpeming Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ishpeming Middle School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ishpeming Middle School a charter school?
No, Ishpeming Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ishpeming Middle School a Title I school?
No, Ishpeming Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ishpeming Middle School?
57.7% of students at Ishpeming Middle School 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 182
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Marquette County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.7%
- Phone
- (906) 485-1066
- Area population (ZIP 49849)
- 12,153
- Area average commute
- 22.4 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
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 49849; 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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