B−
Republic-Michigamme Schools
Public school districtGrades PK–12Regional · 3 towns
Serves Republic Township, Humboldt Township and Michigamme Township.
Students
80
Schools
1
Spent per student
$32,675
MI $16,528
Students per teacher
9:1
Free or reduced lunch
58%
What stands out about Republic-Michigamme Schools
- School Grade B−: better than 49% of Michigan districts
- Math proficiency 10 pts below the state
- Graduation rate (4-year) 8 pts below the state
- Spends 98% more per student than the MI average
- 9 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 13% since 2020
Where would my kid go?
The school path for Superior Township.
PK–12Brimley Area SchoolBrimley Area Schools
Test scores vs. MI
2020–21Math proficiency24.5%
State average 34.6%
Reading / language arts44.5%
State average 47.9%
Graduation rate (4-year)75%
State average 82.9% · small group: the state reports 50–100%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$32,675 per student · 98% above MI
Spending
Classroom instruction 59%Support & administration 36%Other 5%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 84%State 12%Federal 4%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
92’20
86’21
86’22
83’23
80’24
Down 13% since 2020.
Students
White 96%Two or more races 3%Hispanic 1%
Schools in the district
1 public school.
Towns served
Nearby districts
Compare spending and schools next door.
N.I.C.E. Community SchoolsChampion Township, Ely Township, Spurr Township
$15,807per student
Forest Park School DistrictCrystal Falls Township, Mansfield Township
$14,185per student
North Dickinson County SchoolsSagola Township
$12,966per student
Arvon Township School DistrictArvon Township
$40,083per student
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.