For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 477 students in 49866, MI.
The top ranked public middle schools in 49866, MI are Ishpemingnegauneenice Comm Educational Division and Negaunee Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 49866 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 49866, MI have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 49866, MI Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ishpemingnegauneenice Comm Educational Division
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
325 S Pine St
Negaunee, MI 49866
(906) 475-4173
Negaunee, MI 49866
(906) 475-4173
Grades: 7-12
| 19 students
Rank: #22.
Negaunee Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
102 W Case St
Negaunee, MI 49866
(906) 475-7866
Negaunee, MI 49866
(906) 475-7866
Grades: 5-8
| 458 students
49866, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Ishpeming-negaunee-nice Comm. Ed. Division High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
101 South Pioneer Ave
Negaunee, MI 49866
(906) 475-4173
Negaunee, MI 49866
(906) 475-4173
Grades: 7-12
| 49 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 49866, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in 49866, MI include Ishpemingnegauneenice Comm Educational Division and Negaunee Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 49866?
2 public middle schools are located in 49866.
What is the racial composition of students in 49866?
49866 public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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