West Iron County Public Schools School District
School District · Iron River, Michigan
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,892
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,892
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Evaluating West Iron County Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge West Iron County Public Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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West Iron County Middle High School
Iron River · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Stambaugh Elementary School
Iron River · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#83 of 533
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.0
above Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,892
$691 vs Michigan median
District size
803 students
Smaller than Michigan median
Top-Rated Schools in West Iron County Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Iron County Middle High School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Stambaugh Elementary School | 7.2 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About West Iron County Public Schools
West Iron County Public Schools is a Iron River, Michigan school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 803 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.4:1. The district invests $13,892 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.2/10, West Iron County Public Schools is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is West Iron County Middle High School, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.
In standardized testing, West Iron County Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 39.8% and ELA proficiency of 54.7%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in West Iron County Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in West Iron County Public Schools with test data.
Schools in West Iron County Public Schools
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Iron River
- Total Enrollment
- 803
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in West Iron County Public Schools?
West Iron County Public Schools has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for West Iron County Public Schools?
The average composite rating for West Iron County Public Schools is 7.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in West Iron County Public Schools?
West Iron County Public Schools spends $13,892 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in West Iron County Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in West Iron County Public Schools is 16.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in West Iron County Public Schools?
West Iron County Middle High School is the highest-rated school in West Iron County Public Schools with a composite score of 7.2/10.
What are the test scores in West Iron County Public Schools?
Across schools in West Iron County Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 39.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 54.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 39.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 54.7%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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