West Iron County Public Schools

The West Iron County Public Schools district in Michigan consists of two schools: West Iron County Middle High School, serving grades 6-12, and Stambaugh Elementary School, serving grades PK-6. The district serves a predominantly white, low-income student population, with over 70% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at both schools.

West Iron County Middle High School stands out with a relatively high four-year graduation rate of 94.0%, but also has a higher-than-average dropout rate of 4.4%. Academically, the school's performance on state assessments is generally below the state averages, though it excels in science and social studies. In contrast, Stambaugh Elementary School shows more mixed academic results, with some grade levels performing above the state average on M-Step assessments.

Both schools face challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, around 27% at each school. While Stambaugh Elementary's School Digger ranking has declined in recent years, West Iron County Middle High School has seen its ranking improve. The district may need to focus on addressing chronic absenteeism, improving academic outcomes (particularly at the secondary level), and understanding the impact of socioeconomic factors on student performance to support the success of all students in the West Iron County Public Schools district.