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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 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 77 students in Copper Country Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 35%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,461 Schools
# Students
77 Students
1,367,408 Students
# Teachers
19 Teachers
82,868 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Copper Country Independent School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 844 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 PS% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#106 out of 862 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
38%
Graduation Rate
(19-20)<50%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)52%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.57
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
8%
1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
n/a
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
18%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% White
86%
63%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $291,403 is higher than the state median of $22,574. The school district revenue/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $253,299 is higher than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$30,868 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$20 MM
$29,866 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$291,403
$22,574
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$253,299
$21,841
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Best Copper Country Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Copper Country Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
809 Hecla St
Hancock, MI 49930
(906) 482-4250
Hancock, MI 49930
(906) 482-4250
Gr: PK-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
Career And Technical Education
Vocational School
110 E Quincy St
Hancock, MI 49930
(906) 482-4250
Hancock, MI 49930
(906) 482-4250
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Copper Country Independent School District?
Copper Country Independent School District manages 2 public schools serving 77 students.
What is the rank of Copper Country Independent School District?
Copper Country Independent School District is ranked #114 out of 844 school districts in Michigan (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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?
86% of Copper Country Independent School District students are White, 8% of students are American Indian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Copper Country Independent School District?
Copper Country Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, 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 $253,299 is higher than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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