West Iron County Public Schools School District

601 Garfield Ave
Iron River, MI 49935-2145
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

West Iron County Public Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 823 students in West Iron County Public Schools 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 Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
823 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
48 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

District Rank

West Iron County Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 850 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MI)
#282 out of 855 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of West Iron County Public Schools  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
38%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West Iron County Public Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
46%
48%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Iron County Public Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥90%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of West Iron County Public Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.21
0.55
# American Indian Students
3 Students
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
43 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
9%
# Black Students
6 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
1%
18%
# White Students
728 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
89%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
41 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
64
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
51
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
76
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
57
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
62
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
74
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
64
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
71
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
70
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
63
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
60
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
66
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
45
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
-
4,048

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,866 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,744 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$25,476 MM
This chart display total revenue of West Iron County Public Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$12 MM
$24,351 MM
This chart display total spending of West Iron County Public Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$13,866
$18,267
This chart display average revenue per public school student in West Iron County Public Schools  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$14,744
$17,461
This chart display average spending per public school student in West Iron County Public Schools  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best West Iron County Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stambaugh Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
700 Washington Ave
Iron River, MI 49935
(906) 265-6141
Grades: PK-6
| 384 students
Rank: #22.
West Iron County High School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Garfield Ave
Iron River, MI 49935
(906) 265-5184
Grades: 9-12
| 234 students
Rank: #33.
West Iron County Middle School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Garfield Ave
Iron River, MI 49935
(906) 265-5184
Grades: 5-8
| 205 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to West Iron County Public Schools School District?
West Iron County Public Schools School District manages 3 public schools serving 823 students.
What is the rank of West Iron County Public Schools School District?
West Iron County Public Schools School District is ranked #285 out of 850 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Iron County Public Schools School District?
89% of West Iron County Public Schools School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Iron County Public Schools School District?
West Iron County Public Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is West Iron County Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,744 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 823 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : ≥90% (Top 20% in MI)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 38% (Top 30%)
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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