Top Rankings
Copper Country Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 75 students in Copper Country Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Copper Country Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
75 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
District Rank
Copper Country Independent School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 860 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#90 out of 866 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
38%
Graduation Rate
(19-20)<50%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.55
# American Indian Students
7 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
10%
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
9%
# Black Students
n/a
246,219 Students
% Black Students
n/a
18%
# White Students
64 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
85%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
3
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
4
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
4
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
8
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
5
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
10
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
1
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
7
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
4
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
5
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
6
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
4
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
9
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
5
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $539,867 is higher than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 144% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $524,573 is higher than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 161% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$39 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$539,867
$18,370
Spending / Student
$524,573
$17,559
Best Copper Country Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Copper Country Learning Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
809 Hecla St
Hancock, MI 49930
(906) 482-4250
Hancock, MI 49930
(906) 482-4250
Grades: PK-12
| 75 students
Rank: n/an/a
Career And Technical Education
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
110 E Quincy St
Hancock, MI 49930
(906) 482-4250
Hancock, MI 49930
(906) 482-4250
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Copper Country Independent School District?
Copper Country Independent School District manages 2 public schools serving 75 students.
What is the rank of Copper Country Independent School District?
Copper Country Independent School District is ranked #90 out of 860 school districts in Michigan (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Copper Country Independent School District?
85% of Copper Country Independent School District students are White, 10% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Copper Country Independent School District?
Copper Country Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Copper Country Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $524,573 is higher than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 161% over four school years.
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