Ishpeming Middle School vs Negaunee Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ishpeming Middle School
Ishpeming · Public middle · Grades 5–8
185 students
Negaunee Middle School
Negaunee · Public middle · Grades 5–8
464 students
| Measure | Ishpeming Middle School Ishpeming, Michigan | Negaunee Middle School Negaunee, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #328 of 485 | #167 of 485 |
| National rank | #10321 of 15,369 | #5840 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 185 | 464 |
| Enrollment | 185 | 464 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.4% | 33.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 41% |
| city | Ishpeming | Negaunee |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Negaunee Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.3 vs 37.7).
- •Negaunee Middle School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 27%).
- •Negaunee Middle School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Negaunee Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.6% vs 45.4%).
- •Negaunee Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 20.6).
- •Negaunee Middle School is the larger school with 464 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 Ishpeming Middle School better than Negaunee Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Negaunee Middle School ranks higher (58.3 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 Ishpeming Middle School and Negaunee Middle School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Ishpeming and Negaunee in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ishpeming Middle School: 185. Negaunee Middle School: 464. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ishpeming Middle School and Negaunee Middle School rank in Michigan?
Ishpeming Middle School is 328th of 485 and Negaunee Middle School is 167th of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).