For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 846 students in West Iron County 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 West Iron County School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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
846 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
45 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
West Iron County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 860 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#347 out of 866 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
38%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.55
# American Indian Students
1 Student
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
53 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
9%
# Black Students
6 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
1%
18%
# White Students
722 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
85%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
63 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
65
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
67
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
49
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
80
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
55
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
61
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
77
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
63
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
69
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
69
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
67
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
57
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
67
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,489 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,343 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,489
$18,370
Spending / Student
$14,343
$17,559
Best West Iron County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stambaugh Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 Washington Ave
Iron River, MI 49935
(906) 265-6141
Iron River, MI 49935
(906) 265-6141
Grades: PK-6
| 377 students
Rank: #22.
West Iron County Middle High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
701 Garfield Ave
Iron River, MI 49935
(906) 265-5184
Iron River, MI 49935
(906) 265-5184
Grades: 6-12
| 469 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Iron County School District?
West Iron County School District manages 2 public schools serving 846 students.
What is the rank of West Iron County School District?
West Iron County School District is ranked #265 out of 860 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in West Iron County School District?
85% of West Iron County School District students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Iron County School District?
West Iron County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is West Iron County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,343 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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