For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 259 students in Mountain Iron, MN.
The top ranked public middle school in Mountain Iron, MN is Mountain Iron-buhl Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mountain Iron, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Mountain Iron have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Mountain Iron, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mountain Iron-buhl Secondary
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8659 Unity Drive
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
(218) 735-8271
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
(218) 735-8271
Grades: 7-12
| 259 students
Rank: n/an/a
5525 Emerald Ave
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
(218) 741-0750
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
(218) 741-0750
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Mountain Iron, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bethany Crisis Shelter High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Box 537
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
(218) 735-0271
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
(218) 735-0271
Grades: 8-9
| 2 students
Early Childhood Special Education (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
5529 Emerald Ave
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
(218) 735-8271
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
(218) 735-8271
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Northeast Service Coop Sp. Ed. (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
5525 Emerald Ave
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
(218) 741-0750
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
(218) 741-0750
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Mountain Iron, MN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Mountain Iron, MN include Mountain Iron-buhl Secondary.
How many public middle schools are located in Mountain Iron?
2 public middle schools are located in Mountain Iron.
What is the racial composition of students in Mountain Iron?
Mountain Iron public middle schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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