B
Good
75/100

Escanaba Upper Elementary

📚 03 – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 1500 LUDINGTON ST, Escanaba, MI 49829
Overall
B
75/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
0.0 grade levels below the U.S. average · 68th percentile in Michigan
Growth
B
Students gain 0.95 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 54th percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Michigan schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

75
Repit Score
out of 100
441
Students
enrolled
17.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%68/1000.0 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%54/100Students gain 0.95 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.29 in 2009–19; 38th percentile in Michigan (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 59% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Michigan schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +22 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Michigan. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency45% (−1 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency34% (−2 pts vs. state avg 36%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Michigan state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White47%35%reading -8 pts, math -16 pts26th percentile (list)
American Indian / Alaska Native35%25%reading +7 pts, math +6 pts75th percentile (list)
Low-income37%27%reading +1 pts, math -4 pts38th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1500 LUDINGTON ST
City Escanaba
ZIP Code 49829
District 2613500
NCES School ID 261350005015
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 49829

Understanding the community around Escanaba Upper Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $45,578
Per Capita Income $29,905
Poverty Rate 10.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 16.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.8%
High School or Higher 90.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $130,800
Median Rent $618
Owner-Occupied 68.3%
Renter-Occupied 31.7%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Escanaba Upper Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.3%
Female 48.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 86.9%
Two or More Races 4.5%
American Indian 4.3%
Hispanic/Latino 3.0%
Black 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Pacific Islander 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 441
Teachers (FTE) 25.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 17.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Escanaba Upper Elementary?
Escanaba Upper Elementary has a Repit School Score of 75 out of 100, earning a grade of B. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Escanaba Upper Elementary?
Escanaba Upper Elementary has 441 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.2:1.
What grades does Escanaba Upper Elementary serve?
Escanaba Upper Elementary serves grades 03 – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Escanaba Upper Elementary receive per student?
Escanaba Upper Elementary receives $13,669 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Escanaba Upper Elementary in 49829 ▼
Avg Home Value
$189,783
Avg Monthly Rent
$873
1-Year Change
+14.5%
% Renters
31.7%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026