Mountain Iron-Buhl School District

8659 Unity Drive
Mountain Iron, MN 55768-2012
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 591 students in Mountain Iron-Buhl School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Mountain Iron-Buhl School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
591 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
42 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Mountain Iron-Buhl School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 520 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#192 out of 525 school districts
(Top 50%)
44%
46%
51%
51%
46%
41%
(21-22)
80-89%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.26
0.59
% American Indian
2%
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
4%
12%
% Black
1%
12%
% White
85%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,349 is higher than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,127 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,349
$17,854
Spending / Student
$17,127
$18,580

Best Mountain Iron-Buhl School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Merritt Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8659 Unity Drive
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
(218) 735-8271
Gr: PK-6 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Mountain Iron-buhl Secondary
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8659 Unity Drive
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
(218) 735-8271
Gr: 7-12 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Mountain Iron-Buhl School District?
Mountain Iron-Buhl School District manages 2 public schools serving 591 students.
What is the rank of Mountain Iron-Buhl School District?
Mountain Iron-Buhl School District is ranked #196 out of 520 school districts in Minnesota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Mountain Iron-Buhl School District?
85% of Mountain Iron-Buhl School District students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mountain Iron-Buhl School District?
Mountain Iron-Buhl School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Mountain Iron-Buhl School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,127 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 591 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : 80-89% (Btm 50% in MN)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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