Ishpeming Middle School

Ishpeming Public School District No. 1
324 E Pearl St
Ishpeming, MI 49849
191 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Ishpeming Middle School, located at 324 E Pearl St in Ishpeming, Michigan, serves as a vital educational hub for the local community as part of the Ishpeming Public School District. The school focuses on providing a supportive transition between elementary and high school, catering specifically to the developmental needs of students in the middle grades. With a commitment to academic growth, the school emphasizes fundamental skills while encouraging students to explore new interests through a variety of core subjects and elective opportunities.

Beyond the classroom, Ishpeming Middle School fosters a community-oriented environment that prioritizes student well-being and personal development. By promoting a balance of academic rigor, social responsibility, and extracurricular engagement, the school aims to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond. Its location in the heart of Ishpeming underscores its role as a neighborhood-centered institution dedicated to the success of the local youth.
191
Total Students
10.5
Full-Time Teachers
18.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
44.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    164 (85.9 %)
  • Two or More
    15 (7.9 %)
  • Black
    5 (2.6 %)
  • American Indian
    5 (2.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (0.5 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Ishpeming Public School District No. 1
Phone: (906)485-1066
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 191
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 82
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 2

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 5 49
Grade 6 51
Grade 7 37
Grade 8 54
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Negaunee Middle School
Negaunee Public Schools
468 Students
102 W CASE ST
NEGAUNEE, MI 49866 (2.8 miles away)
Middle School 5th - 8th