For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,130 students in Escanaba Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Escanaba Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,461 Schools
# Students
2,130 Students
1,367,408 Students
# Teachers
120 Teachers
82,868 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Escanaba Area School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 844 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#279 out of 862 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
38%
Graduation Rate
84%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)23.8%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.57
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
4%
1%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Asian
n/a
4%
Showing 2009–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% Hispanic
2%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 22-year historical data
% Black
1%
18%
% White
89%
63%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,466 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,574. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,685 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$30,868 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$33 MM
$29,866 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$16,466
$22,574
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$15,685
$21,841
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Escanaba Area School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Webster Kindergarten Center
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1209 N 19th St
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-6118
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-6118
Gr: K | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Escanaba Upper Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1500 Ludington St
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-7462
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-7462
Gr: 3-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Lemmer Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 S 20th St
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-5333
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-5333
Gr: 1-2 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Escanaba Juniorsenior High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 S Lincoln Rd
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-6521
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-6521
Gr: 6-12 | 1,089 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Escanaba Student Success Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2525 3rd Ave S
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 233-4985
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 233-4985
Gr: 8-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 104:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Escanaba Area School District?
Escanaba Area School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,130 students.
What is the rank of Escanaba Area School District?
Escanaba Area School District is ranked #290 out of 844 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Escanaba Area School District?
89% of Escanaba Area School District students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Escanaba Area School District?
Escanaba Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Escanaba Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,685 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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