Serving 94 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Imk Community Education ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is equal to the Michigan state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 94 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Imk Community Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Imk Community Education's student population of 94 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
94 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Imk Community Education is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
97%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤20%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Imk Community Education?
The graduation rate of Imk Community Education is 20%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Imk Community Education?
94 students attend Imk Community Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Imk Community Education students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Imk Community Education?
Imk Community Education has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Imk Community Education offer ?
Imk Community Education offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Imk Community Education part of?
Imk Community Education is part of Iron Mountain School District.
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