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Escanaba Area ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools

1500 Ludington St
Escanaba, MI 49829-2839
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,131 students in Escanaba Area ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Escanaba Area ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,508 Schools
# Students
2,131 Students
1,376,286 Students
# Teachers
115 Teachers
82,375 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Escanaba Area ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 846 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#279 out of 862 school districts
(Top 50%)
36%
35%
48%
45%
49%
38%
84%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.20
0.56
% American Indian
4%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
2%
9%
% Black
1%
18%
% White
89%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,992 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,430 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,992
$18,510
Spending / Student
$12,430
$17,693

Best Escanaba Area ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Webster Kindergarten Center
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1209 N 19th St
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-6118
Gr: K | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Escanaba Upper Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1500 Ludington St
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-7462
Gr: 3-5 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Lemmer Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
700 S 20th St
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-5333
Gr: 1-2 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Escanaba Juniorsenior High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
500 S Lincoln Rd
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-6521
Gr: 6-12 | 1,091 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Escanaba Student Success Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2525 3rd Ave S
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 233-4985
Gr: 8-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 86:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Escanaba Area ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
Escanaba Area ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools manages 5 public schools serving 2,131 students.
What is the rank of Escanaba Area ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
Escanaba Area ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools is ranked #293 out of 846 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Escanaba Area ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
89% of Escanaba Area ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Escanaba Area ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
Escanaba Area ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Escanaba Area ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,430 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 2,131 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : 84% (Top 50% in MI)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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