Top Rankings
Nice Community School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,140 students in Nice Community School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Nice Community School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
1,140 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
77 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Nice Community School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 846 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 87% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#282 out of 862 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
38%
Graduation Rate
87%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.56
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
1%
9%
% Black
1%
18%
% White
94%
63%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,526 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,212 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,526
$18,510
Spending / Student
$15,212
$17,693
Best Nice Community School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Aspen Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
350 Aspen Ridge School Rd
Ishpeming, MI 49849
(906) 485-3175
Ishpeming, MI 49849
(906) 485-3175
Grades: PK-8
| 737 students
Rank: #22.
Westwood High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 S Westwood Dr
Ishpeming, MI 49849
(906) 485-1023
Ishpeming, MI 49849
(906) 485-1023
Grades: 8-12
| 403 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Nice Community School District?
Nice Community School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,140 students.
What is the rank of Nice Community School District?
Nice Community School District is ranked #295 out of 846 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Nice Community School District?
94% of Nice Community School District students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Nice Community School District?
Nice Community School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Nice Community School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,212 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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