Top Rankings
Ishpeming Public School District No. 1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 612 students in Ishpeming Public School District No. 1. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Ishpeming Public School District No. 1 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,462 Schools
# Students
612 Students
1,367,533 Students
# Teachers
46 Teachers
82,879 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Ishpeming Public School District No. 1, which is ranked within the bottom 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 75% has decreased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#398 out of 862 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Graduation Rate
75%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)33%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.57
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
4%
Showing 2009–2020. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
2%
9%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
18%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% White
88%
63%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,716 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,572. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,606 is less than the state median of $21,839. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$30,868 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$13 MM
$29,866 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$21,716
$22,572
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$20,606
$21,839
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Ishpeming Public School District No. 1 Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ishpemingnegauneenice Comm Educational Division
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
325 S Pine St
Ishpeming, MI 49849
(906) 475-4173
Ishpeming, MI 49849
(906) 475-4173
Gr: 7-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Ishpeming High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
319 E Division St
Ishpeming, MI 49849
(906) 485-1066
Ishpeming, MI 49849
(906) 485-1066
Gr: 9-12 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Ishpeming Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
324 E Pearl St
Ishpeming, MI 49849
(906) 485-1066
Ishpeming, MI 49849
(906) 485-1066
Gr: 5-8 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Birchview School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
663 Poplar St
Ishpeming, MI 49849
(906) 485-6341
Ishpeming, MI 49849
(906) 485-6341
Gr: PK-4 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ishpeming Public School District No. 1?
Ishpeming Public School District No. 1 manages 4 public schools serving 612 students.
What is the rank of Ishpeming Public School District No. 1?
Ishpeming Public School District No. 1 is ranked #435 out of 844 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ishpeming Public School District No. 1?
88% of Ishpeming Public School District No. 1 students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ishpeming Public School District No. 1?
Ishpeming Public School District No. 1 has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Ishpeming Public School District No. 1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,606 is less than the state median of $21,839. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
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