Is Negaunee Middle School a good school?

Negaunee Middle School ranks 119 th of 897 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Negaunee Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 468 students attended Negaunee Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Negaunee Middle School?

Students at Negaunee Middle School are 92% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

What high school do graduates of Negaunee Middle School attend?

Students who attend Negaunee Middle School usually go on to attend Negaunee High School

Negaunee Middle School

Summary:

Negaunee Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 5-8 in Negaunee, Michigan, with a student population of 468. The school is part of the Negaunee Public Schools district, which is ranked 82 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Negaunee Middle School consistently outperforms the state average on M-Step and PSAT assessments, with 54.7% of 5th graders proficient or better in ELA compared to the state average of 44%, and an 8th grade PSAT ELA proficiency rate of 83.8%, well above the state's 64.5%. The school also ranks very highly for its performance with special education and low-income students, ranking 9th out of 201 Michigan middle schools for special education students and 35th out of 836 for low-income students, both with 5-star ratings. Additionally, Negaunee Middle School has seen a significant decrease in chronic absenteeism, from 29.7% in 2021-2022 to 12.1% in 2022-2023, outperforming the state's average.

Compared to nearby middle schools like Bothwell Middle School and Ishpeming Middle School, Negaunee Middle School generally outperforms them on academic measures, has lower chronic absenteeism, and spends more per student, indicating it is a high-performing school within its local context. The school's strong academic program, higher funding, and improvement in chronic absenteeism are key factors that contribute to its overall success.

Detail:

Public 5-8

102 W Case St
Negaunee, MI 49866-1619

(906) 475-7866

District: Negaunee Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
119^th of 897 Michigan Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,405

Students who attend Negaunee Middle School usually attend:

High:

Negaunee High School

Feeder schools for Negaunee Middle School:

Elementary:

Lakeview School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.9

Number of students: 468

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.9%

Two or more races:

4.9%

Hispanic:

2.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 31%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Negaunee Middle School ranks better than 86.7% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.65. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.9%), two or more races (4.9%), Hispanic (2.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 31% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Negaunee Middle School is 17.9. (See more...)

Compare Negaunee Middle School employs 26 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Negaunee Middle School is $11,405.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Negaunee Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Negaunee Middle School 119^th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Negaunee Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Negaunee Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Negaunee Public Schools 82^nd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Negaunee Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Negaunee Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2006	78.34	142^nd	806	82.4%
2007	66.02	319^th	823	61.2%
2008	71.96	238^th	839	71.6%
2009	70.20	279^th	847	67.1%
2010	71.51	260^th	851	69.4%
2011	66.56	317^th	858	63.1%
2012	56.53	390^th	900	56.7%
2013	69.51	234^th	919	74.5%
2014	75.84	176^th	921	80.9%
2015	70.15	223^rd	919	75.7%
2016	69.28	232^nd	894	74.0%
2017	52.48	328^th	821	60.0%
2018	68.21	255^th	838	69.6%
2019	72.61	175^th	792	77.9%
2021	68.01	162^nd	675	76.0%
2022	74.84	136^th	776	82.5%
2023	81.33	121^st	883	86.3%
2024	80.65	119^th	897	86.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Negaunee Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	59.47	95^th	377	74.8%
2023	73.04	32^nd	199	83.9%
2024	91.35	9^th	201	95.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Negaunee Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	55.22	344^th	815	57.8%
2019	62.45	199^th	672	70.4%
2021	68.32	107^th	523	79.5%
2022	78.70	82^nd	691	88.1%
2023	86.15	52^nd	825	93.7%
2024	90.09	35^th	836	95.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Negaunee Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	70.25	200^th	794	74.8%
2019	67.62	180^th	658	72.6%
2021	70.99	99^th	521	81.0%
2022	77.21	98^th	657	85.1%
2023	76.67	122^nd	770	84.2%
2024	74.90	131^st	771	83.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Negaunee Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	60.81	286^th	797	64.1%
2019	68.81	161^st	639	74.8%
2021	52.99	200^th	540	63.0%
2022	62.03	194^th	658	70.5%
2023	79.61	117^th	776	84.9%
2024	78.67	126^th	786	84.0%

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Rank History for White students at Negaunee Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	54.33	283^rd	678	58.3%
2019	67.02	174^th	624	72.1%
2021	66.44	146^th	577	74.7%
2022	67.83	157^th	638	75.4%
2023	73.34	143^rd	688	79.2%
2024	69.62	166^th	701	76.3%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Negaunee Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	363	0	2	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	368
1989	363	0	3	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	368
1990	365	0	3	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	371
1991	378	0	4	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	385
1992	375	0	3	1	7	n/a	n/a	0	386
1993	375	0	3	1	7	n/a	n/a	0	386
1994	409	0	2	1	6	n/a	n/a	0	418
1995	353	1	0	0	17	n/a	n/a	0	371
1996	353	1	0	0	17	n/a	n/a	0	371
1997	326	2	0	1	22	n/a	n/a	0	351
1998	340	1	0	1	21	n/a	n/a	0	363
1999	334	1	2	2	23	n/a	n/a	0	362
2000	328	0	2	5	25	n/a	n/a	0	360
2001	331	1	0	3	35	n/a	n/a	0	370
2002	330	0	1	0	27	n/a	n/a	0	358
2003	330	0	1	0	27	n/a	n/a	0	358
2004	348	2	4	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	356
2005	344	3	5	0	5	n/a	n/a	0	357
2006	340	2	4	1	6	n/a	n/a	0	353
2007	316	4	2	2	6	n/a	n/a	9	339
2008	312	2	1	1	12	n/a	n/a	0	328
2009	283	3	3	1	15	n/a	n/a	0	305
2010	292	1	1	1	13	n/a	n/a	1	309
2011	280	2	2	4	4	0	11	0	303
2012	285	2	2	6	6	0	9	0	310
2013	296	2	2	8	3	0	15	0	326
2014	392	1	2	4	5	0	15	0	419
2015	393	3	1	4	7	1	16	0	425
2016	397	2	2	1	7	1	22	0	432
2017	394	1	1	7	8	1	27	0	439
2018	409	0	1	8	7	2	30	0	457
2019	442	0	2	8	4	1	31	0	488
2020	435	3	0	10	4	1	31	0	484
2021	431	1	0	9	2	1	28	0	472
2022	425	1	0	10	4	0	27	0	467
2023	430	1	0	10	4	0	23	0	468

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Negaunee Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	368	n/a	n/a	n/a
1989	368	n/a	n/a	14.4
1990	371	26.0	14.2	11.6
1991	385	n/a	n/a	n/a
1992	386	n/a	n/a	n/a
1993	386	n/a	0.0	0
1994	418	23.7	17.6	15.1
1995	371	22.6	16.4	19.7
1996	371	22.6	16.4	19.7
1997	351	22.0	16.0	19.9
1998	363	22.0	16.5	18.2
1999	362	21.0	17.2	14.4
2000	360	22.0	16.4	21.4
2001	370	21.2	17.5	20.8
2002	358	22.2	16.1	34.9
2003	358	22.2	16.1	34.9
2004	356	22.3	16.0	32
2005	357	23.2	15.4	25.5
2006	353	20.9	16.9	24.9
2007	339	20.5	16.5	24.2
2008	328	19.4	16.9	22.9
2009	305	19.5	15.6	23.9
2010	309	18.3	16.8	28.6
2011	303	18.3	16.5	28.7
2012	310	19.2	16.0	29
2013	326	18.5	17.6	32.8
2014	419	22.6	18.5	32.5
2015	425	24.0	17.7	25.9
2016	432	24.0	18.0	24.1
2017	439	25.4	17.2	24.8
2018	457	27.0	16.8	28.9
2019	488	27.6	17.6	33.6
2020	484	25.9	18.6	31.2
2021	472	27.8	16.9	29.9
2022	467	26.1	17.8	33.6
2023	468	26.0	17.9	31

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Negaunee Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	368	n/a	n/a	n/a
1989	368	n/a	n/a	14.4
1990	371	26.0	14.2	11.6
1991	385	n/a	n/a	n/a
1992	386	n/a	n/a	n/a
1993	386	n/a	0.0	0
1994	418	23.7	17.6	15.1
1995	371	22.6	16.4	19.7
1996	371	22.6	16.4	19.7
1997	351	22.0	16.0	19.9
1998	363	22.0	16.5	18.2
1999	362	21.0	17.2	14.4
2000	360	22.0	16.4	21.4
2001	370	21.2	17.5	20.8
2002	358	22.2	16.1	34.9
2003	358	22.2	16.1	34.9
2004	356	22.3	16.0	32
2005	357	23.2	15.4	25.5
2006	353	20.9	16.9	24.9
2007	339	20.5	16.5	24.2
2008	328	19.4	16.9	22.9
2009	305	19.5	15.6	23.9
2010	309	18.3	16.8	28.6
2011	303	18.3	16.5	28.7
2012	310	19.2	16.0	29
2013	326	18.5	17.6	32.8
2014	419	22.6	18.5	32.5
2015	425	24.0	17.7	25.9
2016	432	24.0	18.0	24.1
2017	439	25.4	17.2	24.8
2018	457	27.0	16.8	28.9
2019	488	27.6	17.6	33.6
2020	484	25.9	18.6	31.2
2021	472	27.8	16.9	29.9
2022	467	26.1	17.8	33.6
2023	468	26.0	17.9	31

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Negaunee Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$304 (3.5%)	$8,339 (96.5%)	$8,643
2020	$261 (3.0%)	$8,473 (97.0%)	$8,734
2021	$1,006 (10.3%)	$8,761 (89.7%)	$9,768
2022	$639 (6.4%)	$9,413 (93.6%)	$10,052
2023	$887 (7.8%)	$10,517 (92.2%)	$11,404

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Negaunee Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 175^th of 792 Middle schools	Ranks 121^st of 883 Middle schools	8.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Negaunee Middle School)	54.8	54.8
5th Grade English Language Arts (Negaunee Public Schools)	54.8	54.8
5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	46.2	43.9	2.3%
5th Grade Math (Negaunee Middle School)	28.9	30.2	1.3%
5th Grade Math (Negaunee Public Schools)	28.9	30.2	1.3%
5th Grade Math (Michigan)	34.8	31.5	3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Negaunee Middle School)	21.5	30.2	8.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Negaunee Public Schools)	21.5	30.2	8.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	17.4	18.6	1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Negaunee Middle School)	52.8	60.6	7.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Negaunee Public Schools)	52.8	60.6	7.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	41.7	37.5	4.2%
6th Grade Math (Negaunee Middle School)	41.5	39.4	2.1%
6th Grade Math (Negaunee Public Schools)	41.5	39.4	2.1%
6th Grade Math (Michigan)	35.1	29.6	5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Negaunee Middle School)	40.5	53	12.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Negaunee Public Schools)	40.5	53	12.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	42.7	36.9	5.8%
7th Grade Math (Negaunee Middle School)	38.8	35	3.8%
7th Grade Math (Negaunee Public Schools)	38.8	35	3.8%
7th Grade Math (Michigan)	35.7	31	4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Negaunee Middle School)	47.2	36.8	10.4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Negaunee Public Schools)	47.2	36.8	10.4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	28	26.7	1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Negaunee Middle School)	83.3	84.2	0.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Negaunee Public Schools)	83.3	84.2	0.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	61.9	59.7	2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Negaunee Middle School)	56.5	57.9	1.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Negaunee Public Schools)	56.5	57.9	1.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)	41.4	36.3	5.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	488	468	4.1%
African American	0	1
American Indian	4	4
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	8	10	25%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	442	430	2.7%
Two or More Races	31	23	25.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	33.6%	31%	2.6%

Schools Near Negaunee Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step English Language Arts (2024)			M-Step Math (2024)			M-Step Science (2024)		M-Step Social Studies (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Negaunee Middle School	Public	5-8	102 W Case St	Negaunee	49866	Marquette County	Negaunee Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(906) 475-7866	468	26	17.9	31.0%	430 (91.9%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.9%)	80.6	119^th of 897 public middle schools	86.7%		81.3	121^st of 883 public middle schools	86.3%	2	83.8	45.3	54.7	45.2	56.2	41.5	34.9	53.3	53.8	53.8	42.5	44.4	$11,405	$887	$10,517
Ishpeming Middle School	Public	5-8	324 E Pearl St	Ishpeming	49849	Marquette County	Ishpeming Public School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(906) 485-1066	191	10	18.2	60.2%	164 (85.9%)	5 (2.6%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	5 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (7.9%)	49.1	410^th of 897 public middle schools	54.3%		49.8	388^th of 883 public middle schools	56.1%	22	75.0	30.6	38.6	28.0	38.3	13.3	20.4	19.1	33.3	47.2	15.6	33.3	$13,889	$1,580	$12,309
Bothwell Middle School	Public	5-8	1200 Tierney St	Marquette	49855	Marquette County	Marquette Area Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(906) 225-4262	711	37	19.2	29.3%	607 (85.4%)	6 (0.8%)	10 (1.4%)	7 (1.0%)	17 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	64 (9.0%)	76.6	158^th of 897 public middle schools	82.4%		72.7	183^rd of 883 public middle schools	79.3%	25	77.3	46.3		44.8	40.8		42.3	44.7		53.2		41.3	$11,952	$959	$10,993

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