Very Good
#962 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 30% in state
Negaunee Middle School
Middle School · Negaunee Public Schools · Negaunee, MI
A middle school in Negaunee, MI where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
102 WEST CASE ST, Negaunee, MI 49866
- Math 41% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 58% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Negaunee Middle School score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 37 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 50% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (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
33%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Negaunee 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 63Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 69Bikeable
- City Safety: Average493/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Negaunee), 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
$83,433
Median home value
$191,700
Median rent
$900/mo
College educated
33.7%
Homeownership
84.5%
Poverty rate
8.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49866; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ishpeming Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 5–8 | 2.8 mi | 182 | 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.
Negaunee Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,727NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Negaunee Middle School is listed in Negaunee Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Negaunee Middle School
Negaunee Middle School is a public middle school in Negaunee, MI, part of Negaunee Public Schools, serving approximately 458 students in grades 5th-8th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #962 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Negaunee Middle School
What grades does Negaunee Middle School serve?
Negaunee Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Negaunee Middle School?
Negaunee Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 458 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Negaunee Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Negaunee Middle School 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 Negaunee Middle School rank in MI?
Negaunee Middle School ranks #962 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Negaunee Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Negaunee Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Negaunee Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Negaunee Middle School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Negaunee Middle School a charter school?
No, Negaunee Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Negaunee Middle School a Title I school?
No, Negaunee Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Negaunee Middle School?
33.0% of students at Negaunee 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
- 458
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Marquette County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.4%
- Phone
- (906) 475-7866
- Area population (ZIP 49866)
- 8,228
- Area average commute
- 19.1 min
- Area median age
- 39.3
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 49866; 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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