For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 796 students in Iron Mountain School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Iron Mountain School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
796 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
42 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Iron Mountain School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 846 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 15% has decreased from 65-69% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#194 out of 862 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Graduation Rate
15%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.56
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
7%
9%
% Black
n/a
18%
% White
84%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,384 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,006 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,384
$18,510
Spending / Student
$12,006
$17,693
Best Iron Mountain School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
900 5th St
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
(906) 779-2626
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
(906) 779-2626
Gr: K-4 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Iron Mountain High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 W B St
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
(906) 779-2610
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
(906) 779-2610
Gr: 9-12 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Imk Community Education
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 E E St
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
(906) 779-2660
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
(906) 779-2660
Gr: K-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
East Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 W B St
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
(906) 779-2610
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
(906) 779-2610
Gr: 5-6 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Central Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 W B St
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
(906) 779-2610
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
(906) 779-2610
Gr: 7-8 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Iron Mountain School District?
Iron Mountain School District manages 5 public schools serving 796 students.
What is the rank of Iron Mountain School District?
Iron Mountain School District is ranked #228 out of 846 school districts in Michigan (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Iron Mountain School District?
84% of Iron Mountain School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Iron Mountain School District?
Iron Mountain School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Iron Mountain School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,006 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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