Ishpeming Middle School vs Saugatuck Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 441 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
Saugatuck Middle School
Saugatuck · Public middle · Grades 6–8
186 students
| Measure | Ishpeming Middle School Ishpeming, Michigan | Saugatuck Middle School Saugatuck, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #328 of 485 | #89 of 485 |
| National rank | #10321 of 15,369 | #3328 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 185 | 186 |
| Enrollment | 185 | 186 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.4% | 27.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 57% |
| city | Ishpeming | Saugatuck |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Saugatuck Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.1 vs 37.7).
- •Saugatuck Middle School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 27%).
- •Saugatuck Middle School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •Saugatuck Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.4% vs 45.4%).
- •Saugatuck Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 20.6).
- •Saugatuck Middle School is the larger school with 186 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 Saugatuck Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Saugatuck Middle School ranks higher (70.1 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 Saugatuck Middle School?
About 441 km in a straight line, between Ishpeming and Saugatuck in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ishpeming Middle School: 185. Saugatuck Middle School: 186. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ishpeming Middle School and Saugatuck Middle School rank in Michigan?
Ishpeming Middle School is 328th of 485 and Saugatuck Middle School is 89th of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).