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Ishpeming Middle School

Public 5-8

 324 E Pearl St
       Ishpeming, MI  49849-2087

(906) 485-1066

District: Ishpeming Public School District No. 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
388th of 883 Michigan Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,889 Help


Students who attend Ishpeming Middle School usually attend:

High:    Ishpeming High School

Feeder schools for Ishpeming Middle School:

Elementary:    Birchview School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.2 Help
Number of students:  191

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.9%
Two or more races:
7.9%
African American:
2.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  60.2% Help


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Compare Details Ishpeming Middle School ranks better than 56.1% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.78. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85.9%), two or more races (7.9%), American Indian (2.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 60.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ishpeming Middle School is 18.2. (See more...)
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Compare Ishpeming Middle School employs 10.4 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ishpeming Middle School is $13,889.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Ishpeming Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ishpeming Middle School 388th of 883 Michigan public middle schools. (See Ishpeming Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Ishpeming Public School District No. 1:

SchoolDigger ranks Ishpeming Public School District No. 1 309th of 606 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ishpeming Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Ishpeming Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 77.44 154th 806 80.9%
2007 75.54 184th 823 77.6%
2008 73.33 212th 839 74.7%
2009 71.62 248th 847 70.7%
2010 72.83 234th 851 72.5%
2011 67.26 307th 858 64.2%
2012 65.40 282nd 900 68.7%
2013 74.46 187th 919 79.7%
2014 72.04 216th 921 76.5%
2015 65.23 284th 919 69.1%
2016 58.95 339th 894 62.1%
2017 43.56 421st 821 48.7%
2018 44.09 490th 838 41.5%
2019 34.48 519th 792 34.5%
2021 33.05 453rd 675 32.9%
2022 47.23 374th 776 51.8%
2023 49.78 388th 883 56.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ishpeming Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.88 350th 815 57.1%
2019 56.94 255th 672 62.1%
2022 53.06 280th 691 59.5%
2023 66.90 188th 825 77.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Ishpeming Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.20 408th 794 48.6%
2019 32.93 448th 658 31.9%
2022 45.44 320th 657 51.3%
2023 49.61 335th 770 56.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Ishpeming Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.07 507th 797 36.4%
2019 38.30 383rd 639 40.1%
2021 52.06 211th 540 60.9%
2023 39.57 462nd 776 40.5%
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Rank History for White students at Ishpeming Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.26 524th 678 22.7%
2019 24.83 488th 624 21.8%
2021 29.37 411th 577 28.8%
2022 44.34 330th 638 48.3%
2023 40.37 380th 688 44.8%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Ishpeming Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 383 1 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 388
1989 410 1 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 414
1990 439 3 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 443
1991 453 1 1 0 3 n/a n/a 0 458
1992 469 1 3 1 6 n/a n/a 0 480
1993 455 1 1 0 8 n/a n/a 0 465
1994 464 0 1 6 6 n/a n/a 0 477
1995 412 3 1 2 8 n/a n/a 0 426
1996 412 3 1 2 8 n/a n/a 0 426
1997 427 3 1 0 12 n/a n/a 0 443
1998 424 1 2 1 13 n/a n/a 0 441
1999 344 0 1 1 44 n/a n/a 0 390
2000 380 0 2 0 14 n/a n/a 0 396
2001 343 0 1 0 18 n/a n/a 0 362
2002 304 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 304
2003 304 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 304
2004 293 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 294
2005 275 3 0 0 15 n/a n/a 0 293
2006 263 2 0 0 13 n/a n/a 1 279
2007 282 2 0 1 7 n/a n/a 0 292
2008 292 4 1 5 24 n/a n/a 0 326
2009 270 4 1 4 16 n/a n/a 20 315
2010 271 5 1 5 12 n/a n/a 0 294
2011 235 4 1 6 7 0 24 0 277
2012 241 7 1 4 3 1 0 0 257
2013 222 0 3 4 5 0 16 0 250
2014 258 2 2 2 5 0 15 0 284
2015 235 5 0 4 0 0 0 0 244
2016 201 2 1 2 1 0 5 0 212
2017 207 2 2 2 1 0 10 0 224
2018 210 2 2 4 2 0 15 0 235
2019 195 2 3 6 2 1 14 0 223
2020 192 6 3 6 5 0 17 0 229
2021 159 2 1 6 5 0 15 0 188
2022 157 4 1 3 6 0 12 0 183
2023 164 5 1 1 5 0 15 0 191

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ishpeming Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 388 n/a n/a n/a
1989 414 n/a n/a 14.5
1990 443 27.0 16.4 15.3
1991 458 n/a n/a n/a
1992 480 n/a n/a 27.7
1993 465 n/a 0.0 30.1
1994 477 23.8 20.0 26.2
1995 426 23.8 17.9 20.2
1996 426 23.8 17.9 20.2
1997 443 24.0 18.5 27.3
1998 441 23.0 19.2 23.4
1999 390 23.0 17.0 23.1
2000 396 22.6 17.5 35.6
2001 362 22.3 16.2 37.3
2002 304 20.7 14.7 38.5
2003 304 20.7 14.7 38.5
2004 294 18.6 15.8 42.2
2005 293 18.5 15.8 40.3
2006 279 17.6 15.9 44.2
2007 292 19.4 15.1 43.5
2008 326 19.9 16.4 48.5
2009 315 17.4 18.1 44.7
2010 294 16.9 17.4 44.2
2011 277 13.9 19.9 49.1
2012 257 13.7 18.7 53.3
2013 250 13.0 19.1 47.2
2014 284 13.3 21.2 56
2015 244 12.0 20.3 50
2016 212 13.0 16.3 47.6
2017 224 13.0 17.1 53.6
2018 235 13.3 17.6 54
2019 223 13.4 16.5 60.5
2020 229 13.2 17.2 49.8
2021 188 10.3 18.1 58
2022 183 8.9 20.4 61.2
2023 191 10.4 18.2 60.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ishpeming Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 388 n/a n/a n/a
1989 414 n/a n/a 14.5
1990 443 27.0 16.4 15.3
1991 458 n/a n/a n/a
1992 480 n/a n/a 27.7
1993 465 n/a 0.0 30.1
1994 477 23.8 20.0 26.2
1995 426 23.8 17.9 20.2
1996 426 23.8 17.9 20.2
1997 443 24.0 18.5 27.3
1998 441 23.0 19.2 23.4
1999 390 23.0 17.0 23.1
2000 396 22.6 17.5 35.6
2001 362 22.3 16.2 37.3
2002 304 20.7 14.7 38.5
2003 304 20.7 14.7 38.5
2004 294 18.6 15.8 42.2
2005 293 18.5 15.8 40.3
2006 279 17.6 15.9 44.2
2007 292 19.4 15.1 43.5
2008 326 19.9 16.4 48.5
2009 315 17.4 18.1 44.7
2010 294 16.9 17.4 44.2
2011 277 13.9 19.9 49.1
2012 257 13.7 18.7 53.3
2013 250 13.0 19.1 47.2
2014 284 13.3 21.2 56
2015 244 12.0 20.3 50
2016 212 13.0 16.3 47.6
2017 224 13.0 17.1 53.6
2018 235 13.3 17.6 54
2019 223 13.4 16.5 60.5
2020 229 13.2 17.2 49.8
2021 188 10.3 18.1 58
2022 183 8.9 20.4 61.2
2023 191 10.4 18.2 60.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ishpeming Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $662 (6.7%) $9,149 (93.3%) $9,811
2020 $682 (6.8%) $9,281 (93.2%) $9,963
2021 $1,319 (11.2%) $10,474 (88.8%) $11,793
2022 $3,213 (26.4%) $8,953 (73.6%) $12,166
2023 $1,580 (11.4%) $12,309 (88.6%) $13,889

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ishpeming Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 519th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 388th of 883 Middle schools
 21.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ishpeming Middle School)3142
 11%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ishpeming Public School District No. 1)3142
 11%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Ishpeming Middle School)1914.6
 4.4%
   5th Grade Math (Ishpeming Public School District No. 1)1914.6
 4.4%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ishpeming Middle School)2532.6
 7.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Ishpeming Public School District No. 1)2532.6
 7.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Ishpeming Middle School)2521.7
 3.3%
   6th Grade Math (Ishpeming Public School District No. 1)2521.7
 3.3%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Ishpeming Middle School)40.352.6
 12.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Ishpeming Public School District No. 1)40.352.6
 12.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Ishpeming Middle School)23.940.5
 16.6%
   7th Grade Math (Ishpeming Public School District No. 1)23.940.5
 16.6%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Ishpeming Middle School)19.525.5
 6%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Ishpeming Public School District No. 1)19.525.5
 6%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Ishpeming Middle School)68.362.7
 5.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Ishpeming Public School District No. 1)68.362.7
 5.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Ishpeming Middle School)29.319.6
 9.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Ishpeming Public School District No. 1)29.319.6
 9.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)41.436.3
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students223191
 14.3%
African American25
 150%
American Indian25
 150%
Asian31
 66.7%
Hispanic61
 83.3%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White195164
 15.9%
Two or More Races1415
 7.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60.5%60.2%
 0.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ishpeming Middle School

Students at Ishpeming Middle School are 86% White, 8% Two or more races, 3% African American, 3% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 191 students attended Ishpeming Middle School.

Students who attend Ishpeming Middle School usually go on to attend Ishpeming High School

Ishpeming Middle School ranks 388th of 883 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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