Birchview School vs Negaunee Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 4.2 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
Negaunee Middle School
Negaunee · Public middle · Grades 5–8
464 students
| Measure | Birchview School Ishpeming, Michigan | Negaunee Middle School Negaunee, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #586 of 1,581 | #167 of 485 |
| National rank | #21703 of 50,301 | #5840 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 233 | 464 |
| Enrollment | 233 | 464 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.8% | 33.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 41% |
| city | Ishpeming | Negaunee |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Negaunee Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.3 vs 54.9).
- •Birchview School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 41%).
- •Negaunee Middle School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Negaunee Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.6% vs 49.8%).
- •Birchview School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 16.6).
- •Negaunee Middle School is the larger school with 464 students compared with 233.
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 Negaunee Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Negaunee Middle School ranks higher (58.3 vs 54.9 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 Negaunee Middle School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Ishpeming and Negaunee in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Birchview School: 233. Negaunee Middle School: 464. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Birchview School and Negaunee Middle School rank in Michigan?
Birchview School is 586th of 1,581 and Negaunee Middle School is 167th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).