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Schools in Iron Mountain · Iron Mountain Public Schools

Iron Mountain’s public schools score below 53% of Michigan districts on tests and graduation

On-time graduation in Iron Mountain runs at 62%, below the Michigan average (82%). The grade covers the public school district serving Iron Mountain, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Michigan, not nationally.

#521of 699 Michigan townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Michigan state tests taken in spring 2022, when 88% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
53%
▲ 8 pts vs MI 45%
2021–22
Math proficiency
36%
▲ 2 pts vs MI 34%
2021–22
Graduate on time
60–64%
▼ 18–22 pts vs MI 82%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$13.4K
▼ 19% vs MI $16.5K
FY2024
Students per teacher
19.5
MI 16.5 · larger classes
Schools in town
6
714 students on the public path
In brief

Iron Mountain’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 1090 Michigan towns with household incomes within a quarter of Iron Mountain’s, its schools beat 38%, lower than their 47% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on tests

Reading proficiency is 53% and math 36% in spring 2022, against 45% and 34% statewide; 60–64% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 82%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $13,378 per student, against $16,528 across Michigan (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle and one high school

From grade 7 the district’s path is Central Middle School, then Iron Mountain High School. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Bishop Baraga Catholic School (private) is in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Iron Mountain’s grade

B+ Test scoresD Graduation

B−: better than 47% of Michigan school districts, #521 of 699 Michigan towns. Test scores are above the Michigan average; graduation is below it.

Michigan school districts we grade (815)Better than 47%
Lower resultsHigher results
Michigan towns with similar household incomes (1090)Better than 38%
CBA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 304 test results and a graduating class of 104 could put Iron Mountain anywhere from C to B. The tests are from spring 2022, when 88% of Iron Mountain’s students in the tested grades sat them (304 in math, 304 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Iron Mountain, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
K–4North Elementary SchoolIron Mountain Public SchoolsB−
7–8Central Middle SchoolIron Mountain Public SchoolsC+
9–12Iron Mountain High SchoolIron Mountain Public SchoolsB−

Iron Mountain’s public schools are run by Iron Mountain Public Schools. Parts of Iron Mountain (7% of its land) are served by Breitung Township Schools instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Iron Mountain Public SchoolsGrades K–12 · 5 schools · 813 students, up 4% since 2020–21 · 19.5 per teacher (MI 16.5)
$13,378MI $16,528 · FY2024
B−
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading53%
State average 45.4% · 304 students tested
Math36%
State average 33.6% · 304 students tested

Iron Mountain vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Michigan towns that share Iron Mountain’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
Iron MountainB−Iron Mountain
BreitungABreitung Township Schools
KingsfordABreitung Township Schools

Every school in Iron Mountain

6 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Michigan’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Iron Mountainby address
North Elementary School
Elementary · Grades K–4
B−
263 students18:1Rate it →
East Elementary School
Middle · Grades 5–6
C
99 students17:1Rate it →
Central Middle School
Middle · Grades 7–8
C+
109 students18:1Rate it →
Iron Mountain High School
High · Grades 9–12
B−
243 students23:1Rate it →
Other district programsby referral or application
IMK Community Education
Grades K–12
Alternative Education
99 students20:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Bishop Baraga Catholic School
Elementary · Grades PK–8
Private · Catholic
135 students12:1Rate it →

Questions about Iron Mountain’s schools

Are Iron Mountain’s schools good?

On Michigan’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Iron Mountain children attend score below 53% of Michigan’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade, #521 of 699 Michigan towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 38%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Iron Mountain in?

Iron Mountain Public Schools, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 813 students in 5 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Iron Mountain are served by Breitung Township Schools.

Where do Iron Mountain kids go to high school?

Iron Mountain High School, with 243 students; its own test results earn a B−.

What is Iron Mountain’s graduation rate?

60–64% of the class of 2023 in Iron Mountain Public Schools graduated in four years, against 82% across Michigan.

How much does Iron Mountain spend per student?

$13,378 in Iron Mountain Public Schools (FY2024), against $16,528 across Michigan. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Iron Mountain?

Yes: Bishop Baraga Catholic School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 135 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Michigan. Stars are from neighbors.