Aspen Ridge Middle School in Ishpeming, Michigan on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Aspen Ridge Middle School is a public school in Ishpeming, Michigan that is part of Nice Community School District. It serves 243 students in grades 6 - 8. Its teachers have had 37 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 6 - 8

243 Students

# of teachers unavailable

350 Aspen Ridge School Rd

Ishpeming, MI 49849 View local requests

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Aspen Ridge Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Mrs. Johnson

Mrs. Sleeter

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Aspen Ridge Middle School Demographics

40%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Aspen Ridge Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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