Top Rankings
Dickinson-Iron Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
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 56 students in Dickinson-Iron 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 Dickinson-Iron Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), 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
56 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
17 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
District Rank
Dickinson-Iron Independent School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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
#69 out of 866 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
38%
Graduation Rate
(12-13)<50%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
9%
# Black Students
1 Student
246,219 Students
% Black Students
2%
18%
# White Students
54 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
96%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
5
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
3
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
3
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
6
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
4
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
2
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
3
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
3
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
4
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
6
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
1
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
2
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
8
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
6
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $273,089 is higher than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 268% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $256,964 is higher than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 267% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student (18-19)
$273,089
$18,370
Spending / Student (18-19)
$256,964
$17,559
Best Dickinson-Iron Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dickinsoniron Special Education
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1074 Pyle Dr
Kingsford, MI 49802
(906) 779-2692
Kingsford, MI 49802
(906) 779-2692
Grades: PK-12
| 56 students
Rank: n/an/a
dickinsoniron tech Educational center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
300 North Blvd
Kingsford, MI 49802
(906) 779-2697
Kingsford, MI 49802
(906) 779-2697
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dickinson-Iron Independent School District?
Dickinson-Iron Independent School District manages 2 public schools serving 56 students.
What is the rank of Dickinson-Iron Independent School District?
Dickinson-Iron Independent School District is ranked #79 out of 860 school districts in Michigan (top 10%) 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 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dickinson-Iron Independent School District?
96% of Dickinson-Iron Independent School District students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dickinson-Iron Independent School District?
Dickinson-Iron Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Dickinson-Iron Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $256,964 is higher than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 267% over four school years.
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