Negaunee School District

101 South Pioneer Ave
Negaunee, MI 49866-1609
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Negaunee School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,511 students in Negaunee School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Negaunee School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
1,511 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
90 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

District Rank

Negaunee School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 860 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#123 out of 866 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Negaunee   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
43%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Negaunee   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Negaunee   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
51%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Negaunee   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90-94%
81%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Negaunee   School District and public school graduation rate of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.17
0.55
# American Indian Students
18 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
25 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
9%
# Black Students
5 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
n/a
18%
# White Students
1,375 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
91%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
83 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
139
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
112
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
119
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
113
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
108
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
129
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
106
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
119
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
114
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
125
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
124
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
94
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
108
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
1
3,891

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,264 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,187 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$25,476 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Negaunee   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$18 MM
$24,351 MM
This chart displays total spending of Negaunee   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$13,264
$18,370
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Negaunee   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,187
$17,559
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Negaunee   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Negaunee School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lakeview School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
200 Croix St
Negaunee, MI 49866
(906) 475-7803
Grades: PK-4
| 591 students
Rank: #22.
Negaunee High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
500 W Arch St
Negaunee, MI 49866
(906) 475-7861
Grades: 9-12
| 452 students
Rank: #33.
Negaunee Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
102 W Case St
Negaunee, MI 49866
(906) 475-7866
Grades: 5-8
| 468 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Negaunee School District?
Negaunee School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,511 students.
What is the rank of Negaunee School District?
Negaunee School District is ranked #114 out of 860 school districts in Michigan (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Negaunee School District?
91% of Negaunee School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Negaunee School District?
Negaunee School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Negaunee School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,187 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,511 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20% in MI)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 43% (Top 30%)
  • : 60% (Top 20%)
  • : 51% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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