Birchview School vs Ishpeming Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birchview School
Ishpeming · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
233 students
Ishpeming Middle School
Ishpeming · Public middle · Grades 5–8
185 students
| Measure | Birchview School Ishpeming, Michigan | Ishpeming Middle School Ishpeming, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #586 of 1,581 | #328 of 485 |
| National rank | #21703 of 50,301 | #10321 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 233 | 185 |
| Enrollment | 233 | 185 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.8% | 45.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 27% |
| city | Ishpeming | Ishpeming |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Birchview School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.9 vs 37.7).
- •Birchview School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Birchview School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Ishpeming Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.4% vs 49.8%).
- •Birchview School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 20.6).
- •Birchview School is the larger school with 233 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 Birchview School better than Ishpeming Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Birchview School ranks higher (54.9 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 Birchview School and Ishpeming Middle School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Ishpeming and Ishpeming in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Birchview School: 233. Ishpeming Middle School: 185. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Birchview School and Ishpeming Middle School rank in Michigan?
Birchview School is 586th of 1,581 and Ishpeming Middle School is 328th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).