Serving 259 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 259 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mountain Iron-buhl Secondary's student population of 259 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
259 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mountain Iron-buhl Secondary ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain Iron-buhl Secondary is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1005 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
3%
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
86%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountain Iron-buhl Secondary's ranking?
Mountain Iron-buhl Secondary is ranked #1005 out of 1,773 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mountain Iron-buhl Secondary?
The graduation rate of Mountain Iron-buhl Secondary is 90%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Mountain Iron-buhl Secondary?
259 students attend Mountain Iron-buhl Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Mountain Iron-buhl Secondary students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mountain Iron-buhl Secondary?
Mountain Iron-buhl Secondary has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mountain Iron-buhl Secondary offer ?
Mountain Iron-buhl Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
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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