Serving 283 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 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 283 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- 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%)
- Attendance Zone: Mountain Iron-Buhl Secondary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 139.1 square miles in and around Mountain Iron, MN. Families typically live within a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 7 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching as far as 15.3 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mountain Iron-buhl Secondary's student population of 283 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
283 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
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 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1005 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
84%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.9%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
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 #1005 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Mountain Iron-buhl Secondary often compared to?
Mountain Iron-buhl Secondaryis often viewed alongside schools like Hibbing High School by visitors of our site.
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 83.3%.
How many students attend Mountain Iron-buhl Secondary?
283 students attend Mountain Iron-buhl Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Mountain Iron-buhl Secondary students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 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 18:1, 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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