Serving 241 students in grades 7-12, Mountain Iron-buhl Secondary ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 241 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mountain Iron-buhl Secondary's student population of 241 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
241 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mountain Iron-buhl Secondary ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain Iron-buhl Secondary is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#896 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
5%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
4%
10%
Black
2%
12%
White
81%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountain Iron-buhl Secondary's ranking?
Mountain Iron-buhl Secondary is ranked #896 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mountain Iron-buhl Secondary?
The graduation rate of Mountain Iron-buhl Secondary is 80%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Mountain Iron-buhl Secondary?
241 students attend Mountain Iron-buhl Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Mountain Iron-buhl Secondary students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mountain Iron-buhl Secondary?
Mountain Iron-buhl Secondary has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mountain Iron-buhl Secondary offer ?
Mountain Iron-buhl Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Mountain Iron-buhl Secondary part of?
Mountain Iron-buhl Secondary is part of Mountain Iron-Buhl School District.
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