Summary:
The city of Iron River, Michigan is home to two schools - West Iron County Middle High School and Stambaugh Elementary School, both part of the West Iron County Public Schools district. While West Iron County Middle High School has shown improvement in its academic performance and statewide ranking, both schools face challenges related to high rates of poverty and chronic absenteeism.
West Iron County Middle High School stands out with a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 94.0% and a low dropout rate of 4.4%. The school also performs strongly in 11th grade science and social studies assessments, exceeding state averages, and has relatively high proficiency rates in SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing. In contrast, Stambaugh Elementary School excels in 3rd grade English Language Arts and math, outperforming the state averages.
Both schools have a predominantly white student population, with over 70% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant economically disadvantaged student population. This socioeconomic factor may contribute to the relatively high chronic absenteeism rates at both schools, exceeding 25%. Addressing these challenges could be crucial in driving further academic progress and improving educational outcomes for students in the Iron River community.
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