Copper Country Independent School District

809 Hecla St
Hancock, MI 49930-1212
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

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 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 80 students in Copper Country Independent School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public pre schools in Michigan.
Public Preschool in Copper Country Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,089 Schools
# Students
80 Students
372,359 Students
# Teachers
15 Teachers
24,812 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Copper Country Independent School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 845 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.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#106 out of 862 school districts
(Top 20%)
45%
35%
60-69%
45%
≥50%
38%
(19-20)
<50%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.27
0.58
% American Indian
10%
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
n/a
9%
% Black
n/a
21%
% White
85%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $506,125 is higher than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 129% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $491,788 is higher than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 144% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$39 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$506,125
$18,510
Spending / Student
$491,788
$17,693

Best Copper Country Independent School District Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Copper Country Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
809 Hecla St
Hancock, MI 49930
(906) 482-4250
Gr: PK-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 80 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : <50% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 45% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 10%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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