A−
N.I.C.E. Community Schools
Public school districtGrades PK–12Regional · 6 towns
Serves Ishpeming, Ely, Tilden, Humboldt, Spurr and Champion.
Students
1,104
Schools
2
Spent per student
$15,807
MI $16,528
Students per teacher
14:1
Free or reduced lunch
33%
Debt
$4.8M
fiscal 2024
What stands out about N.I.C.E. Community Schools
- School Grade A−: better than 83% of Michigan districts
- Reading / language arts 5 pts above the state
- Graduation rate (4-year) 14 pts above the state
- 14 students per teacher
- Debt of $4.8M, about $4,342 per student
Where would my kid go?
The school path for Superior.
PK–12Brimley Area SchoolBrimley Area Schools
Test scores vs. MI
2020–21Math proficiency35%
State average 34.6%
Reading / language arts53%
State average 47.9%
Graduation rate (4-year)97%
State average 82.9%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$15,807 per student · 4% below MI
Spending
Classroom instruction 67%Support & administration 30%Other 3%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 34%State 61%Federal 5%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
1,090’20
1,124’21
1,138’22
1,140’23
1,104’24
About steady.
Students
White 94%Two or more races 2%American Indian/Alaska Native 1%Hispanic 1%Black <1%Asian <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
Schools in the district
2 public schools.
Towns served
Nearby districts
Compare spending and schools next door.
District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.