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Best Schools in Ishpeming, MI
Ishpeming, MI has 8 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,288 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in Ishpeming don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Ishpeming, MI
The top high schools in Ishpeming, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Negaunee High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Negaunee Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 452 Students
2. Westwood High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nice Community School District • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 391 Students
3. Ishpeming High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ishpeming Public School District No. 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 211 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ishpeming, MI
The top middle schools in Ishpeming, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Negaunee Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Negaunee Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 468 Students
2. Ishpeming Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ishpeming Public School District No. 1 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 191 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ishpeming, MI
The top elementary schools in Ishpeming, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lakeview School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Negaunee Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 591 Students
2. Aspen Ridge Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nice Community School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 747 Students
3. Birchview School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ishpeming Public School District No. 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 237 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ishpeming, MI
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ishpeming, MI has a total population of 10,971 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ishpeming, MI
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Ishpeming, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.45 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.25 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.20 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ishpeming, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ishpeming, MI.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Ishpeming, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Ishpeming, MI
How many schools are in Ishpeming, MI?
Ishpeming, MI has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,288 students in total.
How do schools in Ishpeming perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Ishpeming score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Ishpeming don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Ishpeming?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Ishpeming
5 of 5 schools in Ishpeming carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 2C: 1D: 2
All 5 public schools we grade in Ishpeming. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.