Top Rankings
West Iron County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 760 students in West Iron County 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 School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% 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
2 Schools
3,461 Schools
# Students
760 Students
1,367,408 Students
# Teachers
49 Teachers
82,868 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
West Iron County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 92% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#342 out of 862 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
38%
Graduation Rate
92%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)28.7%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.57
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Asian
n/a
4%
Showing 1993–2010. View full 23-year historical data
% Hispanic
6%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% Black
1%
18%
Showing 2004–2022. View full 28-year historical data
% White
86%
63%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,778 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,574. The school district revenue/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,879 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$30,868 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$12 MM
$29,866 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$18,778
$22,574
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$15,879
$21,841
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best West Iron County School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stambaugh Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 Washington Ave
Iron River, MI 49935
(906) 265-6141
Iron River, MI 49935
(906) 265-6141
Gr: PK-6 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
West Iron County Middle High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
701 Garfield Ave
Iron River, MI 49935
(906) 265-5184
Iron River, MI 49935
(906) 265-5184
Gr: 6-12 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Iron County School District?
West Iron County School District manages 2 public schools serving 760 students.
What is the rank of West Iron County School District?
West Iron County School District is ranked #322 out of 844 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) 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 graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Iron County School District?
86% of West Iron County School District students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Iron County School District?
West Iron County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is West Iron County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,879 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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