Aspen Ridge Elementary School vs Ishpeming Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 5.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aspen Ridge Elementary School
Ishpeming · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
721 students
Ishpeming Middle School
Ishpeming · Public middle · Grades 5–8
185 students
| Measure | Aspen Ridge Elementary School Ishpeming, Michigan | Ishpeming Middle School Ishpeming, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #445 of 1,581 | #328 of 485 |
| National rank | #17559 of 50,301 | #10321 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 721 | 185 |
| Enrollment | 721 | 185 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.6% | 45.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 27% |
| city | Ishpeming | Ishpeming |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Aspen Ridge Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.9 vs 37.7).
- •Aspen Ridge Elementary School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 27%).
- •Aspen Ridge Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 42%).
- •Aspen Ridge Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.6% vs 45.4%).
- •Aspen Ridge Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 20.6).
- •Aspen Ridge Elementary School is the larger school with 721 students compared with 185.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Aspen Ridge Elementary School better than Ishpeming Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Aspen Ridge Elementary School ranks higher (60.9 vs 37.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Aspen Ridge Elementary School and Ishpeming Middle School?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Ishpeming and Ishpeming in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aspen Ridge Elementary School: 721. Ishpeming Middle School: 185. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aspen Ridge Elementary School and Ishpeming Middle School rank in Michigan?
Aspen Ridge Elementary School is 445th of 1,581 and Ishpeming Middle School is 328th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).