Luther L Wright K12 School

650 East Ayer St
Ironwood, MI 49938
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 693 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Luther L Wright K12 School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 693 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : ≥90% (Top 30% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Luther L Wright K12 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

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School Overview

Luther L Wright K12 School's student population of 693 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
693 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
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School Rankings

Luther L Wright K12 School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Luther L Wright K12 School is 0.19, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MI)
#1933 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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23%
36%
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40%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
3%
9%
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Black
n/a
18%
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White
90%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.19
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≥90%
84%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Luther L Wright K12 School's ranking?
Luther L Wright K12 School is ranked #1933 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Luther L Wright K12 School often compared to?
Luther L Wright K12 Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ad Johnston Jrsr High School, Wakefieldmarenisco School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Luther L Wright K12 School?
The graduation rate of Luther L Wright K12 School is 90%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Luther L Wright K12 School?
693 students attend Luther L Wright K12 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Luther L Wright K12 School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Luther L Wright K12 School?
Luther L Wright K12 School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Luther L Wright K12 School offer ?
Luther L Wright K12 School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Luther L Wright K12 School part of?
Luther L Wright K12 School is part of Ironwood Area Schools Of Gogebic County School District.

School Reviews

2   5/25/2009
School leadership is TERRIBLE, bordering on abusive! Unwise, intolerant, and incompetent. Please do not consider LL Wright as an academic option for your children if you value their success.
- Posted by Parent - sever
2   4/4/2007
Some good teachers...others are just there to put in their time and collect a paycheck. I am proud to be a Red Devil but I never got the recognition I deserved since I didn't have "the name" and it never helped that my dad was from Bessemer. It's not what you know in this town; but who you blow...starts in Little League, matriculates to high school, and onward in life. Screw L.L. Wright and the quote-unquote high horse that Tim Kolesar rode in on!!!!!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - dyno_

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 693 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : ≥90% (Top 30%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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