Best Public Schools in Iron Mountain, MI


Summary:

The city of Iron Mountain, Michigan is home to 5 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 1 high school, 2 middle schools, 1 elementary school, and 1 alternative school. The data reveals a stark contrast in performance between the top-performing North Elementary School and the struggling IMK Community Education alternative school.

North Elementary School stands out as a consistently high-performing school, ranking 286 out of 1,486 Michigan elementary schools with a 4-star rating. The school excels in both English Language Arts and Math, with over 50% of 3rd and 4th-grade students proficient or better, significantly outpacing the state averages. In contrast, IMK Community Education struggles with a concerning 45.4% dropout rate and 66.4% chronic absenteeism, highlighting the challenges faced by the district's alternative school.

Across the Iron Mountain Public Schools district, there is a clear correlation between socioeconomic factors and academic performance. Schools with higher percentages of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, such as East Elementary School, tend to have lower test scores and academic outcomes compared to schools with lower free and reduced lunch rates. This suggests the need for targeted interventions and support to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students in the district.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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