RepublicMichigamme School

Republic-Michigamme Schools
227 MAPLE ST
REPUBLIC, MI 49879
80 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
The Republic-Michigamme School, located in the rural Upper Peninsula of Michigan, serves as a focal point for the community of Republic. As a small, K-12 educational institution, the district prides itself on maintaining a close-knit environment where small class sizes allow for personalized attention and a strong sense of student-teacher connection. The school is deeply integrated into the local culture, often functioning as a hub for community activities and events, reflecting the values and spirit of the surrounding area.

Academically, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive education that prepares students for both higher learning and vocational opportunities, despite the challenges that come with operating in a remote geographical setting. By leveraging its size, the district emphasizes a supportive atmosphere that encourages student participation in athletics, extracurriculars, and community service. Ultimately, Republic-Michigamme School functions not just as a place of learning, but as a stabilizing social anchor that strives to nurture local students within a tight-knit, supportive community framework.
80
Total Students
9.4
Full-Time Teachers
8.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
57.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    77 (96.3%)
  • Two or More
    2 (2.5%)
  • Hispanic
    1 (1.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Republic-Michigamme Schools
Phone: (906)376-2277
Website: http://www.r-mschool.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 80
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 9.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 38
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 8

* 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
Kindergarten 5
Grade 1 6
Grade 2 11
Grade 3 6
Grade 4 11
Grade 5 6
Grade 6 2
Grade 7 6
Grade 8 4
Grade 9 5
Grade 10 8
Grade 11 6
Grade 12 4
Gender Ratio