For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,329 students in Ishpeming, MI.
The top ranked public middle schools in Ishpeming, MI are Westwood High School, Aspen Ridge Elementary School and Ishpeming Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ishpeming, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Ishpeming have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Ishpeming, MI (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Westwood High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 S Westwood Dr
Ishpeming, MI 49849
(906) 485-1023
Ishpeming, MI 49849
(906) 485-1023
Grades: 8-12
| 391 students
Rank: #22.
Aspen Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
350 Aspen Ridge School Rd
Ishpeming, MI 49849
(906) 485-3175
Ishpeming, MI 49849
(906) 485-3175
Grades: PK-8
| 747 students
Rank: #33.
Ishpeming Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
324 E Pearl St
Ishpeming, MI 49849
(906) 485-1066
Ishpeming, MI 49849
(906) 485-1066
Grades: 5-8
| 191 students
Ishpeming, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Aspen Ridge Middle School (Closed 2011)
Magnet School
350 Aspen Ridge School Rd
Ishpeming, MI 49849
(906) 485-3176
Ishpeming, MI 49849
(906) 485-3176
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Central School (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
324 East Pearl St
Ishpeming, MI 49849
(906) 485-5501
Ishpeming, MI 49849
(906) 485-5501
Grades: PK
| n/a students
300 Westwood Dr
Ishpeming, MI 49849
(906) 485-1021
Ishpeming, MI 49849
(906) 485-1021
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Ishpeming, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in Ishpeming, MI include Westwood High School, Aspen Ridge Elementary School and Ishpeming Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Ishpeming?
3 public middle schools are located in Ishpeming.
What is the racial composition of students in Ishpeming?
Ishpeming public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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