For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,131 students in Escanaba Area 51±¬ÁÏs. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
51±¬ÁÏs in Escanaba Area 51±¬ÁÏs have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,506 Schools
# Students
2,131 Students
1,376,285 Students
# Teachers
115 Teachers
82,372 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Escanaba Area 51±¬ÁÏs, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#279 out of 862 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
38%
Graduation Rate
84%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.56
% American Indian
4%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
2%
9%
% Black
1%
18%
% White
89%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,992 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,430 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,992
$18,510
Spending / Student
$12,430
$17,693
Best Escanaba Area 51±¬ÁÏs 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Webster Kindergarten Center
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1209 N 19th St
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-6118
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-6118
Gr: K | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Escanaba Upper Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1500 Ludington St
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-7462
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-7462
Gr: 3-5 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Lemmer Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 S 20th St
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-5333
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-5333
Gr: 1-2 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Escanaba Juniorsenior High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 S Lincoln Rd
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-6521
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-6521
Gr: 6-12 | 1,091 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Escanaba Student Success Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2525 3rd Ave S
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 233-4985
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 233-4985
Gr: 8-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 86:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Escanaba Area 51±¬ÁÏs?
Escanaba Area 51±¬ÁÏs manages 5 public schools serving 2,131 students.
What is the rank of Escanaba Area 51±¬ÁÏs?
Escanaba Area 51±¬ÁÏs is ranked #293 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Escanaba Area 51±¬ÁÏs?
89% of Escanaba Area 51±¬ÁÏs students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Escanaba Area 51±¬ÁÏs?
Escanaba Area 51±¬ÁÏs has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Escanaba Area 51±¬ÁÏs's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,430 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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