Escanaba Junior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 46% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 47% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students (19-20)
325 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
17 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)46%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)47%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(19-20)7%
1%
Asian
(19-20)1%
3%
Hispanic
(19-20)3%
8%
Black
(19-20)n/a
18%
White
(19-20)86%
66%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)3%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
46%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MI state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Escanaba Junior High School?
325 students attend Escanaba Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Escanaba Junior High School students are White, 7% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Escanaba Junior High School offer ?
Escanaba Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Escanaba Junior High School part of?
Escanaba Junior High School is part of Escanaba Area Public Schools.
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